Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

LEGENDS

Written by: Matthew Stover

Published on: April 2, 2005

Published by: Del Rey

Pages: 418

Timeline: 19 BBY

Key characters: Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padmé Amidala, Palpatine, Yoda, General Grievous

Era: Rise of the Empire

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Publisher’s Summary

The turning point for the entire Star Wars saga is at hand…

After years of civil war, the Separatists have battered the already faltering Republic nearly to the point of collapse. On Coruscant, the Senate watches anxiously as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine aggressively strips away more and more constitutional liberties in the name of safeguarding the Republic. Yoda, Mace Windu, and their fellow Masters grapple with the Chancellor’s disturbing move to assume control of the Jedi Council. And Anakin Skywalker, the prophesied Chosen One, destined to bring balance to the Force, is increasingly consumed by his fear that his secret love, Senator Padmé Amidala, will die.

As the combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame: Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the dreaded Separatist military leader General Grievous. Palpatine, eager to secure even greater control, subtly influences public opinion to turn against the Jedi. And a conflicted Anakin—tormented by unspeakable visions—edges dangerously closer to the brink of a galaxy-shaping decision. It remains only for Darth Sidious, whose shadow looms ever larger, to strike the final staggering blow against the Republic…and to ordain a fearsome new Sith Lord: Darth Vader.

Quick Summary

Matthew Stover’s novelization of Revenge of the Sith dives deep into the rapidly fraying mind of Anakin Skywalker as he seeks answers the Jedi do not want him looking for: How to save the one he loves from death.