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| Allegiance (Star Wars) | 
| Author: Timothy Zahn
Publisher: Del Rey
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  66 reviews
Sales Rank: 18713
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 432
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Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.3
ISBN: 0345477391
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780345477392
ASIN: 0345477391
Publication Date: December 26, 2007
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Never before has the incendiary mix of action, politics, and intrigue that has become Timothy Zahn’s trademark, been mmore evident that in this new Star Wars epic. On the heels of the stunning events chronicled in Star Wars: A New Hope, the newly minted heroes of the Rebellion–fledgling Jedi Luke Skywalker, smuggler turned reluctant freedom-fighter Han Solo, and Princess Leia Organa, a bold leader with a world to avenge–must face the harsh realities of the cataclysmic conflict into which they have so bravely plunged. From this point forward, legends will grow, treachery will abound, and lives will be irrevocably altered, in the long, hard fight to counter the fist of tyranny and restore hope to a galaxy too long in darkness.
The destruction of the Death Star by the Rebel Alliance was a decisive blow against the Empire, but Palpatine and his monstrous enforcer, Darth Vader, are no less of a threat. The brutal extermination of Alderaan not only demonstrated the magnitude of their murderous power, but served as a chilling testament to their resolve to crush the Rebel uprising. Standing against them, Skywalker, Solo, and the Princess remain uncertain opponents. Luke is gifted and brave, but unschooled in the power he possesses. Han has doubts about waging someone else’s war–and his contentiousness is one more burden for Leia to bear as she struggles to help keep the Rebellion alive. The three have been sent to mediate a dispute between Rebel Alliance factions in Shelsha Sector–agitating matters by forcing Han to deal not only with pirates, but with his more dreaded enemy, politics. At the same time, Mara Jade–all of eighteen and years away from her fateful meeting with Luke–is serving her evil master, Palpatine, well in her role as the Emperor’s Hand: tracking suspected treachery in the Empire to what may be high places–while trying to stay out of Darth Vader’s way.
But the Rebels will prove to be only one of the Empire’s concerns. For Imperial Stormtrooper Daric LaRone, his faith in the Empire shaken by the wanton destruction of Alderaan, will commit a sudden and violent act of defiance, and take four other enforcers with him, in a desperate bid to elude their masters’ wrath.
Each of these fateful actions, whether sanctioned, secret, or scandalous, will expose brutality and corruption, spur upheavals destined to shake the Empire to its core, and shape momentous events yet to come.
From the Hardcover edition.
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 refreshing to read November 24, 2008
Allegiance is the latest Star Wars novel by Timothy Zahn. This book was refreshing to read after suffering through the New Jedi Order series and its follow-ups. I had just about given up hope on the Star Wars books because of them.
This book is set between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back, episodes 4 and 5 of the Star Wars movies.
There are several subplots in the book which Zahn masterfully weaves together: stormtroopers that go AWOL and become vigilantes, Mara Jade in action as the Emperor's Hand, and Han/Luke/Leia on a mission for the Rebellion.
This book has lots of action and intrigue to keep you interested.
If you love the Classic Trilogy Star Wars novels, you will not be disappointed.
Great read October 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Interesting for its insight into the young Mara Jade, if nothing else. Same for the insights on the Stormtroopers and the ISB.
If I had one criticism, it was easy to see very early on that the subplots of the various groups would eventually collide on a particular planet. How convenient. I think it might have been more interesting if it hadn't worked out that way. Still, it was an engrossing read and I enjoyed it.
Different Twist October 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I enjoyed the various threads spun in this book. A bit predictable, but it is Star Wars. The story provided some background for future events and some of the main SW characters, such as Mara and her bad self, and it also gave the stormies a warm fuzzy lovable side. I picked this up during a flight delay and found it hard to put down. Definately a good read.
Good book October 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I liked this book. Its nice to read about good stormtroopers. Worth your money.
 For Folks Who Like Stormtroopers August 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Is this Timothy Zahn's best book ever? No, but it isn't a bad book either. I found it to be fairly diverting. The book's basic plot is as follows: some loyal stormtroopers get in a bad situation and have to go AWOL; they become vigilantes, trying to help people who need it (because that's what the Empire does, right?); there's a big imperial plot they get mixed up in; they run into rebels (Luke and company); they run into Mara Jade; and no one is sure who's on whose side.
Good things about this book: 1) Stormtroopers. Some of us Starwars fans just like stormtroopers, and it's nice to be able to read a book in which they are the heroes. 2) A cameo appearance by Stacey (aka Pink Five)! 3) Zahn gives us a peek at the Empire as seen from the bottom. It's interesting to see what these stormtroopers thought about their jobs (think of a somewhat more serious version of the fanfilm "Troops").
Not so Good things: 1) Yes, the characters are a bit flat. The four stormtroopers have trouble exhibiting distinct personalities. But Hey! they're stormtroopers! 2) Some of Mara Jade's stunts were over the top. She pulls off some tricks with her force jumping and lightsabering that just seem too unbelievable.
This book might not be an EU must read, but you'll probably like it if you like stormtroopers.
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