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| Survivor's Quest (Star Wars) | 
| Author: Timothy Zahn
Publisher: Del Rey
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 27054
Media: Mass Market Paperback
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Pages: 480
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Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0345459180
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780345459183
ASIN: 0345459180
Publication Date: December 28, 2004
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Product Description
Sometimes it seems a Jedi’s work is never done and Luke and Mara Jade Skywalker know this only too well. Despite the bond they share in the Force, after three years of marriage the Jedi Master and his wife are still learning the ropes of being a couple—and struggling to find time together between the constant demands of duty. But all that will change when they’re united on an unexpected mission—and must pool their exceptional skills to combat an insidious enemy . . . and salvage a part of Jedi history.
It begins with a message from a surprising source: Nirauan, the planet where Thrawn, dangerous disciple of Emperor Palpatine, once held sway . . . and from which Luke and Mara barely escaped with their lives. The message itself is shocking. After fifty years, the remains of Outbound Flight—a pioneering Jedi expedition viciously destroyed by Thrawn—have been found on Nirauan. Now, the fiercely honor-bound aliens who reside there wish to turn over the remnants of the doomed mission to the New Republic. Accepting the gesture will mean a long voyage into the treacherous cluster of stars where the thousands of souls aboard the Outbound Flight vessel met their grim fate. But it may also mean something more . . . something that has stirred an inexplicable sense of foreboding in Mara.
Whatever may await, the Skywalkers will not face it alone. Joining them on the strange and solemn journey are an officer of the post-Palpatine Empire, escorted by a detachment of Imperial stormtroopers; a party of diplomats from a gentle alien species that reveres the fallen Jedi for saving them from bloodthirsty conquerors; and a New Republic ambassador who harbors his own mysterious agenda.
Soon enough, suspicion, secrecy, and an unknown saboteur run rampant aboard the isolated ship. But it is within the derelict walls of Outbound Flight itself, buried for half a century on a desolate planetoid, where the gravest danger lies. As the marooned hulk yields up stunning revelations and unexpected terrors to its visitors, Luke and Mara find all they stand for—and their very existence—brutally challenged. And the ultimate test will be surviving the deathtrap carefully laid by foes who are legendary for their ruthlessness . . . and determined to complete the job Thrawn began: exterminating the Jedi.
From the Hardcover edition.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 66 more reviews...
 Best SW book since ages! July 29, 2008
Survivor's quest takes place about 3 years after the Thrawn duology, which unfortunately was Zahn's worst work to date. Still, knowing the excellent Thrawn trilogy (which started ALL the flow of new Star Wars books), I decided to give this novel a chance.
I'm no native English speaker, but I read this book in just 2 days, because it was extremely thrilling, high-paced and action packed. The fact that Mara + Luke joined forces with Stormtroopers of the "Empire of the Hand" and the blue skinned Chiss made it even more interesting to me, as these are organizations you want to learn more of.
Another plus in Survivors Quest is that it focusses mostly on Mara+Luke and the Stormtrooper squad - so you're not constantly switching between 8 different side stories (as in the Thrawn duology), but always stay in the center of the plot.
There are some minor flaws (like Luke n Mara allowing an imposter to join them or the troopers seeming a bit too unvulnerable; or who are the trapped Jedi?), but that doesn't really change the overall quality of this book.
In short - a great, entertaining read, not only for die-hard SW fans.
Hint: read the short story "Fools bargain" at the end of the book first to get a better look on the stormtrooper squad.
I seriously hope Zahn will let us know more about The Empire Of The Hand and the Chiss soon. And please - no return of a cloned Thrawn, as indicated slightly on the end of the book. "Dark Empire" was bad enough ;)
great star wars whodunnit November 27, 2007
Intrigueing one off star wars book. Its great to read this one and then go read outbound flight, a prequel of sorts. Zahn is rarely better in these books.
 Boring July 30, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This has to be one of the worst books ever written for the Star Wars Expanded Universe. The story doesn't seem suspenseful at all and is very slow. I gave up this one after the first 150 pages.This was a major disappointment especially coming from such a good writer as Zahn.
I barely survived this one July 9, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you're a fan of the Star Wars novels that took place before the New Jedi Order series, particularly those stand-alone novels where Luke, Han, Leia and the gang would split up, face mortal peril, reunite, triumph resoundingly over the forces of evil, and never ever disturb the status quo, then you're going to love Survivor's Quest. If, however, you preferred series like the Jedi Academy Trilogy, the New Jedi Order, and yes Timothy Zahn's original Thrawn trilogy, where major events had actual repercussions in the Star Wars Universe, you may want to skip this inconsequential tale of...well, not much really.
Basically, the Chiss (Grand Admiral Thrawn's people) discover the remains of Outbound Flight, a Jedi-led expedition into the Unknown Regions, and ask Luke Skywalker and his new bride Mara Jade to come take it off their hands. A band of Stormtroopers (no wait, they're good guys!) and some kindly aliens come along for various reasons, but the aliens turn out to be not so kindly after all, causing a conflict that is resolved (of course) by Luke and Mara. At the end, everyone goes their separate ways like the whole thing never happened.
Of course I'm oversimplifying, but not much. This novel didn't serve any purpose at all in the greater scheme of things, much like all of those throwaway Star Wars books from the mid 1990's. I took a chance on it based solely on the fact that it was a Timothy Zahn book, but this is far from his best work. It was a struggle to read this one through to its predictable conclusion.
If you loved those self-contained Star Wars novels from the 90's and are still fuming that they took out Chewbacca in the New Jedi Order's first book (you know who you are), then by all means pick up Survivor's Quest. If you prefer saga's like the New Jedi Order where things actually happen and the good guys don't always ride off into the sunset, you'll want to skip this one.
good Star Wars mystery June 23, 2007
Survivor's Quest is the follow-up to Timothy Zahn's Hand Of Thrawn Duology. In this book, Luke and Mara Jade become involved in a political mystery while exploring the unexplored regions of the Star Wars galaxy. The story has ties to the prequel era Star Wars novels, specifically Outbound Flight. I recommend reading those before reading this book.
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