A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . .
Bestselling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the
Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character
from A New Hope to full, fascinating life.
He's the scion of an honorable and revered family. A dedicated soldier
and distinguished legislator. Loyal proponent of the Republic and
trusted ally of the Jedi Order. Groomed by the ruthless politician and
Sith Lord who would be Emperor, Governor Wilhuff Tarkin rises through
the Imperial ranks, enforcing his authority ever more mercilessly . . .
and zealously pursuing his destiny as the architect of absolute
dominion.
Rule through the fear of force rather than force itself, he advises
his Emperor. Under Tarkin's guidance, an ultimate weapon of unparalleled
destruction moves ever closer to becoming a terrifying reality. When the
so-called Death Star is completed, Tarkin is confident that the galaxy's
lingering pockets of Separatist rebellion will be brought to heel--by
intimidation . . . or annihilation.
Until then, however, insurgency remains a genuine threat. Escalating
guerrilla attacks by resistance forces and newfound evidence of a
growing Separatist conspiracy are an immediate danger the Empire must
meet with swift and brutal action. And to bring down a band of elusive
freedom fighters, the Emperor turns to his most formidable agents: Darth
Vader, the fearsome new Sith enforcer as remorseless as he is
mysterious; and Tarkin--whose tactical cunning and cold-blooded
efficiency will pave the way for the Empire's supremacy . . . and its
enemies' extinction.
Praise for Tarkin
"Tarkin tells a compelling tale of mystery while revealing much about
a character who has fueled debate among fans since 1977, as well as the
oppressive regime he represents. [James] Luceno has proven once again
that the villains of Star Wars are as much fun as the good
guys."--New York Daily News
"Another home run in the new canon . . . This is the highest and best
distillation of Tarkin stories, old and new, we've ever been
given."--Big Shiny Robot
"A spectacular novel, with the intrigue, action, and profound
characterization we have come to expect from the pen of Luceno . . .
[Tarkin] provides a nuanced, multi-faceted anti-hero who is
captivating, ominous, and calculating; in many ways, this is an origin
tale of the Empire [and] a fascinating portrait of one of the more
popular characters in the Original Trilogy. It may very well be one my
favorite Star Wars novels."--Coffee with Kenobi
"A fascinating look at the pathos of one of the galaxy's most criminally
underused characters."--TheForce.net
