Alex Wheeler

In pursuit of his mission to find and kill the pilot who destroyed the Death Star, Imperial assassin X-7 follows Leia and her friends to Delaya, where they hope to rally support for the Rebel Alliance among the Alderaanian refugees.

"Deadly assassin X-7 has never failed to complete a mission--until now. Unmasked and unarmed, he narrowly escapes from the Rebels with his life and little else. His cover may be blown, but he's not returning to Commander Rezi Soresh until his target has been eliminated. THis time, he has a new plan. He'll gather six of the best pilots in the galaxy--all of them roguish mercenaries who care only about money--and turn them loose on Red Squadron. He...

After former Imperial Commander Rezi Soresh's failure to have Luke Skywalker assassinated, Soresh threatens to destroy a ship full of innocent passengers unless Luke surrenders himself.

The book introduces Anakin's mother, her husband, and her stepson, Owen, who will raise the future Luke Skywalker, and describes her capture and the failed attempt to rescue her. If that doesn't appeal, there is always the chapter describing Amidala's family on Naboo, whom viewer never even meet in the film. Perhaps more enticing, the book treats readers to the actual scene of Anakin's vengeful destruction of the Tusken Raider encampment, an action...