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			The Courtship of Princess Leia By Dave Wolverton Reviewed by Pedro, UK: The title lead me to being a bit dubious about the book (despite reading that the newer cover was produced to combat similar thoughts) before I read it, but once I began reading I easily slipped into the story and the doubts disappeared [...] the book was great, very interesting and engaging... read Pedro's full review If you would like your review of any Star Wars story posted on *Star Wars Books*, then click here.


			Imperial Commando: 501st By Karen Traviss Reviewed by Pip, UK: This book is an Empire Strikes Back moment - Some people will think it's the best thing ever, but really it's just the one in the middle(ish). Only read this book if you're following the Republic Commando novels or you're likely to be lost, skip it and you'll miss out... read Pip's full review


			Crosscurrent By Paul Kemp Reviewed by Jeff Preston, USA: The author does a fine job of keeping the reader on their toes. I wasn't sure where the story would lead or who would die or not. I think that's a great thing in storytelling (something many authors don't seem to achieve). I love to be kept guessing as well as being wrong in my assumptions of where the plot is going...It's a fun ride with lots of bumps, twists and turns. Good sci-fi in general, smart Star Wars fiction in particular. Star Wars has a New Hero: Jaden Korr and Paul S. Kemp... read Jeff's full review


			Knights of the Old Republic: Commencement By John Jackson Miller et al. Reviewed by Brandon Evans, UK: Commencement is the first Star Wars graphic novel I have ever read and I have to say that I enjoyed it immensely, within the first few pages I was lured into a fast paced, entertaining and highly interesting plot. The characters were well done (especially the mysterious Jarael) as was the artwork, which I though was well done and consistent despite my relative lack of knowledge on the subjec.... read Brandon's full review

Reviewed Stories:

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The Old Republic
Events occurring up to 1,000 years before the Battle of Yavin

			Commencement▲ By John Jackson Miller et al. 1 review Average rating 5 / 5

			Rule of Two By Drew Karpyshyn 3 reviews Rating 4.4 / 5

			Path of Destruction By Drew Karpyshyn 6 reviews Average rating 4.21 / 5

			Dynasty of Evil▲ By Drew Karpyshyn Average rating 4.3 / 5

Rise of the Empire (including Clone Wars)
Events occurring between 1,000 years and up to 2 years before the Battle of Yavin

			Cloak of Deception By James Luceno 1 review Rating 3.7 / 5

			The Phantom Menace By Terry Brooks 1 review Rating 5 / 5

			The Approaching Storm By Alan Dean Foster 1 review Rating 3 / 5

			The Clone Wars By Karen Traviss 1 review Rating 4.5 / 5

			The Clone Wars: No Prisoners▲ By Karen Traviss No reviews Average rating 3.4 / 5

			Shatterpoint By Matthew Stover 2 reviews Average rating 4.25 / 5

			Medstar #1: Battle Surgeons By Michael Reaves & Steve Perry 1 review Rating 3 / 5

			Revenge of the Sith By Matthew Stover 1 review Rating 5 / 5

			Death Star By Michael Reaves & Steve Perry 1 review Rating 5 / 5

			Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter By Michael Reaves 1 review Rating 4.7 / 5

			Outbound Flight By Timothy Zahn 2 reviews Average rating 3 / 5

			Attack of the Clones By R. A. Salvatore 1 review Rating 4.5 / 5

			Republic Commando: Hard Contact By Karen traviss 2 reviews Average rating 5 / 5

			The Clone Wars: Wild Space By Karen Miller 1 review Rating 5 / 5

			Republic Commando: Triple Zero By Karen Traviss 1 review Rating 5 / 5

			Order 66 By Karen Traviss 1 review Rating 5 / 5

			Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader By James Luceno 1 review Rating 3 / 5

			Imperial Commando: 501st▲ By Karen Traviss 1 review Rating 4 / 5

The Rebellion
Events occurring between 2 years before and 5 years after the Battle of Yavin

			The Force Unleashed By Sean Williams 2 reviews Rating 3.25 / 5

			Rebellion: My Brother, My Enemy By Rob Williams et al. 1 review Rating 4 / 5

			Princess Leia & the Royal Ransom By Jeremy Barlow et al. 1 review Rating 4 / 5

			The Truce at Bakura By Kathy Tyers 1 review Rating 3 / 5

			Death Troopers▲ By Joe Schreiber 2 reviews Average rating 3.5 / 5

			Rebel Force: Target By Alex Wheeler 1 review Rating 4.5 / 5

			The Ruins of Dantooine By Veronica Whitney-Robinson 1 review Rating 1 / 5

			Splinter of the Mind's Eye By Alan Dean Foster 1 review Rating 1 / 5

The New Republic
Events occurring between 5 and 25 years after the Battle of Yavin

			Luke Skywalker & the Shadows of Mindor By Matthew Stover 1 review Rating 2 / 5

			Heir to the Empire By Timothy Zahn 1 review Rating 5 / 5

			The Last Command By Timothy Zahn 1 review Rating 5 / 5

			Dark Apprentice By Kevin J. Anderson 2 reviews Average rating 3.5 / 5

			I, Jedi By Michael A. Stackpole 3 reviews Average rating 5 / 5

			The Courtship of Princess Leia▲ By Dave Wolverton 1 review Rating 4.5 / 5

			Dark Force Rising By Timothy Zahn 1 review Rating 5 / 5

			Jedi Search By Kevin J. Anderson 1 review Rating 4 / 5

			Champions of the Force By Kevin J. Anderson 1 review Rating 3 / 5

The New Jedi Order
Events occurring between 25 and 40 years after the Battle of Yavin

			Vector Prime By R. A. Salvatore 1 review Rating 4 / 5

			Traitor By Matthew Stover 1 review Rating 4 / 5

			Star By Star By Troy Denning 1 review Rating 5 / 5

Legacy of the Force (including Fate of the Jedi)
Events occurring 40 years after the Battle of Yavin and beyond

			Betrayal By Aaron Allston 2 reviews Average rating 2 / 5

			Invincible By Troy Denning 1 review Rating 5 / 5

			Millennium Falcon By James Luceno 1 review Rating 4 / 5

			Omen▲ By Christie Golden No reviews Average rating 3.74 / 5

			Tempest By Troy Denning 1 review Rating 4 / 5

			Crosscurrent▲▲ By Paul Kemp 1 review Rating 4 / 5

			Outcast By Aaron Allston 2 reviews Average rating 4.75 / 5

			Abyss▲ By Troy Denning No reviews Average rating 4.35 / 5

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