Catalyst Star Wars, James Luceno
Catalyst Star Wars, James Luceno
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Catalyst (Star Wars)
A Rogue One Novel

Bestseller

Author: James Luceno

Series: Star Wars

Narrator: Jonathan Davis

Unabridged: 11 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 11/15/2016


Synopsis

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Lauded Star Wars author James Luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. 

War is tearing the galaxy apart. For years the Republic and the Separatists have battled across the stars, each building more and more deadly technology in an attempt to win the war. As a member of Chancellor Palpatine’s top-secret Death Star project, Orson Krennic is determined to develop a superweapon before the Republic’s enemies can. And an old friend of Krennic’s, the brilliant scientist Galen Erso, could be the key.

Galen’s energy-focused research has captured the attention of both Krennic and his foes, making the scientist a crucial pawn in the galactic conflict. But after Krennic rescues Galen; his wife, Lyra; and their young daughter, Jyn, from Separatist kidnappers, the Erso family is deeply in Krennic’s debt. Krennic then offers Galen an extraordinary opportunity: to continue his scientific studies with every resource put utterly at his disposal. While Galen and Lyra believe that his energy research will be used purely in altruistic ways, Krennic has other plans that will finally make the Death Star a reality. Trapped in their benefactor’s tightening grasp, the Ersos must untangle Krennic’s web of deception to save themselves—and the entire galaxy.

About The Author

James Luceno is the New York Times bestselling author of the Star Wars novels Tarkin, Darth Plagueis, Millennium Falcon, Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader, Cloak of Deception, and Labyrinth of Evil, as well as the New Jedi Order novels Agents of Chaos I: Hero’s Trial and Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse, The Unifying Force, and the ebook “Darth Maul: Saboteur.”


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bookwraiths on April 20, 2020

Originally published at Bookwraiths. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . . . Cloak of Deception is a prequel story to Episode I: The Phantom Menace, and it is a political thriller. Yes, you read that right. This Star Wars novel breaks from the familiar action adventure formula of most Ex......more

Goodreads review by Scott on June 16, 2023

I just re-watched “Episode I: The Phantom Menace” for the god-knows-how-many-th time. The only difference this time is that my 9-year-old daughter watched it with me. (Her first time.) Despite a few eye-rolls, I’m pretty sure she liked it. Jar Jar made her giggle a few times, the pod race scene had......more

Goodreads review by Alberto on April 30, 2021

Una novela en el mundo de Star Wars solo debe ser leída si eres un gran fan de la saga o al menos uno con mucha curiosidad sobre el complejo mundo galáctico. Esta novela al igual que todas las de esta franquicia solo las recomiendo para esos fans, quien espere leer una novela que le sorprenda o una......more

Goodreads review by DiscoSpacePanther on July 31, 2018

This novel is a political action thriller set in the Star Wars universe, in the period during the run-up to the events of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. It is no secret that I love the movie, and in particular I love the political machinations that form such an important part of the plot (I......more