Star Wars: Catalyst
  • Published: 29 May 2017
  • ISBN: 9781784750060
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 496
  • RRP: $29.99

Star Wars: Catalyst

A Rogue One Novel

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15 Nov 2016
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29 May 2017
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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.

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 their 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 galaxy itself.
  • Published: 29 May 2017
  • ISBN: 9781784750060
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 496
  • RRP: $29.99
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About the author

James Luceno

James Luceno is the New York Times bestselling author of the Star Wars novels 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. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland, with his wife and youngest child.

Also by James Luceno

Star Wars: Tarkin
Star Wars: Darth Plagueis
Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
Star Wars: Dark Lord - The Rise of Darth Vader
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order - The Unifying Force
Star Wars: Cloak Of Deception
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order - Agents Of Chaos Hero's Trial
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Praise for Star Wars: Catalyst

A captivating tale

The Flickering Myth

Filled with pace

Huffington Post

An interesting story, and is a solid addition to the Star Wars Book shelf…There is a deep value to this book

Astromech Journal

You simply have to read this book

Star Wars Codex

A brilliant prequel novel

Clone Corridor

Whatever type of Star Wars fan you may be, Catalyst is a great read

The BookBeard

the perfect handover to Rogue One

SFX

An absolutely essential prologue to Rogue One. If I had to recommend a Star Wars book to film fans that have yet to venture into the canon, it would definitely be this one

Accio Reviews

an excellent complement to Rogue One…an enjoyable explanation of some of the key dynamics in Rogue One

SciFi Bulletin