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Star Wars by Steven Barnes

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Also by Steven Barnes:

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The Legacy of Heorot, May 2021
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The Legacy of Heorot, February 2020
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Devil's Wake, August 2012
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In The Night Of The Heat:, September 2008
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Casanegra, June 2007
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Great Sky Woman, July 2006
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Star Wars, March 2005
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Charisma, July 2003
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The Barsoom Project, May 2003
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Zulu Heart, March 2003
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Lion's Blood, February 2003
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Saturn's Race, June 2001
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Iron Shadows, February 2000
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Beowulfs Kinder., November 1999
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Blood Brothers, October 1997
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Firedance, November 1995
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Streetlethal, November 1994
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Achilles' Choice, March 1991
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Gorgon Child, December 1989
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Dream Park, July 1986
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The Kundalini Equation, May 1986
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Ride the Angry Land, September 1980
Mass Market Paperback

Star Wars
Steven Barnes

Random House Publishing Group
March 2005
On Sale: March 1, 2005
475 pages
ISBN: 0345458982
Mass Market Paperback
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Ord Cestus, a planet mostly barren and inhospitable to life, was first colonized as a prison world--until a handful of hardy pioneers discovered its rich ore deposits and managed to build up a successful droid-manufacturing industry. But when the Clone Wars erupted, bringing severe rationing of imported resources and a Republic ban on the production of battle droids, Ord Cestus was threatened with imminent economic collapse.<P>Enter the Confederacy of Independent Systems--the Separatists--with a life-saving offer to purchase a generous quantity of the planet's most lucrative export: bio-droids. Possessed of tactical capabilities that rival the fighting abilities of even the most advanced Jedi, these sophisticated, techno-organic hybrid units would prove a most formidable weapon if ever deployed for military use. And now the Confederacy's intention to invest in what amounts to an army of bio-droids has sent ripples of alarm through the highest echelons of the Republic government.<P>Determined to halt the bio-droid sale--but fearing a show of force will result in a political backlash--Supreme Chancellor Palpatine dispatches a team of envoys, led by Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. Their mission: persuade Ord Cestus's government to abandon its dealings with the Confederacy . . . while secretly stirring up revolution among the planet's struggling underclass. Diplomacy is paramount. But if all else fails, the Republic will not hesitate to launch a full-scale attack--and wipe out not only the means of bio-droid production, but countless lives as well, to demonstrate the consequences of disloyalty.<P>For Obi-Wan, the prospect of such wholesale slaughter only serves to fuel his growing suspicionsabout the sinister path the Republic seems to be taking. But the brash Jedi Master Kit Fisto and the detachment of clone soldiers assigned to the mission are ready and willing to do the Supreme Chancellor's bidding. As the leaders of Ord Cestus refuse to capitulate and Palpatine rapidly loses patience, Obi-Wan's hopes of a peaceful resolution are dwindling. Now, facing a crisis of conscience, Obi-Wan must find the wisdom and strength to prevent a bloodbath and safeguard the Republic-- while abiding by the ancient code to which he has pledged his life.

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