February 15, 2010
Led by the Jedi, the clone army of the Republic wages a seemingly unending war against the Separatist forces of the infamous droid, General Dooku. When suspicions arise that the Separatists are building a secret weapon, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi go undercover to discover and destroy the threat to the Republic. The first title in a two-volume saga that takes place during the Clone Wars, Miller's ("The Innocent Mage") second Star Wars novel features not only fast-paced space action but also the verbal byplay between Jedis Anakin and Obi-Wan that has endeared them to series fans of all ages. VERDICT Linked to but independent from the popular animated "Clone Wars" television adventures, this title should appeal to Star Wars2 pt aficionados, while its cliffhanger ending will rouse interest in the forthcoming sequel.
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February 1, 2010
Fantasy author Miller joins the Star Wars universe with a two-part adventure featuring Anakin Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi. During the Clone Wars (between Episodes II and III), Anakin and Obi Wan, in command of the clone troops, travel across the galaxy to defend the Republic. In Stealth, the pair go undercover to a remote planet where strange rumors hint at a terrible weapon. Not only must they infiltrate the enemy outpost but they must also face down an old enemy and save the Republic from a massively destructive bioweapon. Miller uses her skill at character development to delve into Anakins psyche as he struggles with his love for Padme and his extreme sensitivity to the pain of others. In the limited scope provided in this kind of media tie-in book, Miller manages to excel at both creating action scenes and developing fully fleshed characters. The cliff-hanger ending will leave readers clamoring for the sequel. A must-read for Star Wars fans.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2010, American Library Association.)