{"product_id":"a-new-dawn-star-wars-isbn-9780593872819","title":"A New Dawn: Star Wars","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how Hera Syndulla and Kanan Jarrus, two of the lead characters from \u003ci\u003eStar Wars Rebels,\u003c\/i\u003e originally met in this thrilling novel set between Episodes III and IV.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The war is over. The Separatists have been defeated, and the Jedi rebellion has been foiled. We stand on the threshold of a new beginning.”—Emperor Palpatine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFor a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights brought peace and order to the Galactic Republic, aided by their connection to the mystical energy field known as the Force. But they were betrayed—and the entire galaxy has paid the price. It is the Age of the Empire.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNow Emperor Palpatine, once chancellor of the Republic and secretly a Sith follower of the dark side of the Force, has brought his own peace and order to the galaxy: peace through brutal repression, and order through increasing control of his subjects’ lives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBut even as the Emperor tightens his iron grip, others have begun to question his means and motives. And still others, whose lives were destroyed by Palpatine’s machinations, lay scattered about the galaxy like unexploded bombs, waiting to go off. . . .“\u003ci\u003eA New Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e is a fine start to the new Expanded Universe. [John Jackson] Miller steps confidently into the unexplored territory and owns it; he’s crafted a story with pacing and dialogue that feels like classic \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNerdist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e“An entertaining adventure . . . with a cast of heroes that mixes laughter with intriguing depths of character. . . . John Jackson Miller packs in plenty of action and surprises.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRoqoo Depot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A confidently told story that gives fans a lot of reason to be hopeful about what’s to come as we move into this new phase of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e . . . The book certainly got me even more excited for \u003ci\u003eRebels\u003c\/i\u003e and to see more of Kanan and Hera’s adventures. We’re also introduced to other characters I would love to see again at some point, whether on \u003ci\u003eRebels, \u003c\/i\u003ein another book or, who knows, in live-action at some point.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eIGN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eA New Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a classic \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e experience that fans of all ages will be able to enjoy. It is extremely well-written, with an incredibly diverse cast too. Miller’s prose can easily suck readers in, and leave them speechless when 100 pages have flown by in the blink of an eye.”\u003cb\u003e—Far Far Away Radio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eA New Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e brings us into this new dawn of storytelling with energy, excitement, and characters that have become instantly ensconced into the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e vernacular, and the results will satisfy \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e fans of many different palates.”\u003cb\u003e—Coffee with Kenobi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eA New Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e is a well-written novel full of intrigue and twists and turns that does an excellent job of letting \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e fans get to know Kanan and Hera.”\u003cb\u003e—Tosche Station\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eA New Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e finds an era never before written about in the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e universe—the years prior to the original movie, Episode IV—in robust good health. The narrative takes place on two worlds and a handful of ships in between them, but as with the best of all \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e moments, hints at hidden depths beyond.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMashable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWriter and game designer \u003cb\u003eJohn Jackson Miller\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: Kenobi, Star Wars: Knight Errant,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith: The Collected Stories,\u003c\/i\u003e as well as nine \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic\u003c\/i\u003e graphic novels. His comics work includes writing for \u003ci\u003eIron Man, Mass Effect, Bart Simpson, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eIndiana Jones\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Wisconsin with his wife, two children, and far too many comic books.For a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights brought peace and order to the Galactic Republic, aided by their connection to the mystical energy field known as the Force. But they were betrayed—and the whole galaxy has paid the price. It is the Age of the Empire. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Now Emperor Palpatine, once chancellor of the Republic and secretly a Sith follower of the dark side of the Force, has brought his own peace and order to the galaxy. Peace, through brutal repression—and order, through increasing control of his subjects’ lives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But even as the Emperor tightens his iron grip, others have begun to question his means and motives. And still others, whose lives were destroyed by Palpatine’s machinations, lay scattered about the galaxy like unexploded bombs, waiting to go off. . . . \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e ***\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Years earlier . . . \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “It’s time for you to go home,” Obi-Wan Kenobi said.\u2028The Jedi Master looked at the blinking lights on the panel to his right—and then at the students watching him. The aisle between the towering computer banks in the central security station was designed for a few Jedi doing maintenance, not a crowd; but the younglings fit right in, afraid to jostle one another in the presence of their teacher for the morning.\u2028“That’s the meaning of this signal,” the bearded man said, turning again to the interface. Rows of blue lights twinkled in a sea of green indicators. He toggled a switch. “You can’t hear anything now, or see anything. Not here in the Jedi Temple. But away from Coruscant, on planets across the galaxy, those of our Order would get the message: \u003ci\u003eReturn home\u003c\/i\u003e.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sitting on the floor with his classmates in the central security station, young Caleb Dume listened—but not intently. His mind wandered, as it often did when he tried to imagine being out in the field. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e He was lean and wiry now—ruddy skin and blue eyes under a mop of black hair. He was just one of the crowd, not yet apprenticed to a mentor. But one day, he’d be out \u003ci\u003ethere, \u003c\/i\u003etraveling to exotic worlds with his Master. They’d provide peace and order for the citizens of the Galactic Republic, defeating evil wherever he found it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Then he saw himself later as a Jedi Knight, fighting alongside the Republic’s clone warriors against the enemy Separatists. Sure, Republic Chancellor Palpatine had promised to resolve the war soon, but no one could be so rude as to end the war before Caleb got his chance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e And then, finally, he dared hope he would become a Jedi Master like Obi-Wan—accepted while still young as one of the wise sages of the Order. Then he’d \u003ci\u003ereally \u003c\/i\u003edo some great feats. He’d lead the valiant battle against the Sith, the legendary evil counterpart to the Jedi. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Of course, the Sith hadn’t been seen in a thousand years, and he knew of no shadow of their return. But in his ambitions Caleb was no different from the younglings around him, whatever the gender, whatever the species. The adolescent imagination knew no bounds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The sandy-haired Jedi Master touched the panel again. “It’s just in test mode now,” Obi-Wan said. “No one will respond. But were there a true emergency, Jedi could receive the message in several ways.” He glanced down at his listeners. “There is the basic alert signal. And then there are other components, in which you might find more detailed text and holographic messages. No matter the format, the basic purpose should be clear—” \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e“Go home!” \u003c\/i\u003ethe collected students shouted. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Obi-Wan nodded. Then he saw a hand being raised. “The student in the back,” he said, fishing for a name. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Caleb Dume, right?” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Yes, Master.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Obi-Wan smiled. “I’m learning, too.” The students giggled. “You have a question, Caleb?” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Yes.” The boy took a breath. “Where?”\u2028“Where what?”\u2028The other pupils laughed again, a little louder this time.\u2028“Where’s home? Where do we go?”\u2028Obi-Wan smiled. “To Coruscant, of course. Here, to the Jedi Temple. The recall is exactly what it sounds like.”\u2028The teacher started to turn back to the beacon when he spotted \u003cbr\u003e Caleb Dume jabbing his hand in the air again. Caleb wasn’t one to sit in front for every lesson—no one respected a teacher’s pet—but shyness had never been one of his afflictions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Yes, Caleb?”\u2028“Why—” The boy’s voice cracked, to mild chuckles from his companions. He glared at the others and started again. “Why would you need all the Jedi here at once?” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A very good question. Looking at this place, one would think we had all the Jedi we need!” Obi-Wan grinned at the students’ Masters, all standing outside in the more spacious control room, looking in. Out of the corner of his eye, Caleb could see Depa Billaba among them. Tan-skinned and dark-haired, she had shown interest in taking him on as her apprentice—and she studied him now from afar with her usual mostly patient look: \u003ci\u003eWhat are you on about now, Caleb? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Caleb had wanted to shrink into the floor, then—when Obi-Wan addressed him directly. “Why don’t \u003ci\u003eyou \u003c\/i\u003etell \u003ci\u003eme, \u003c\/i\u003eCaleb: What reasons would \u003ci\u003eyou \u003c\/i\u003eexpect would cause us to recall every Jedi in the Order?” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Caleb’s heart pounded as he realized everyone was watching him. In his daily life, the boy never worried about being hassled for sounding off; the kids he regularly trained with knew he never backed down. But there were students in the gathering he’d never seen before, including older ones—not to mention the Jedi Masters. And Caleb had just blundered into a chance to impress a member of the High Council in front of everyone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Or it was a chance to founder on the question, and take their abuse. There were so many possibilities— \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluding a trick question. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e “I know the reasons you’d call them back,” Caleb finally said. “\u003ci\u003eUnexpected \u003c\/i\u003ereasons!” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Riotous laughter erupted from the others, all semblance of respectful order disappearing at Caleb’s words. But Obi-Wan raised his hands. “That’s as good an answer as I’ve ever heard,” he said. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The group settled down, and Obi-Wan continued: “The truth, my young friends, is I simply don’t know. I could tell you of the many times over the course of the history of the Order when Jedi have been called back to Coruscant to deal with one threat or another. Some perilous times, which resulted in great heroics. There are truths, and there are legends touched with truth, and all can teach you something. I am sure Jocasta, our librarian, would help you explore more.” He clasped his hands together. “But no two events were alike—and when the signal is given again, that event will be unique, too. It’s my hope it will never be needed, but knowing about it is part of your training. So the important thing is, when you get the signal . . .” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e“ . . . go home!” \u003c\/i\u003ethe children said, Caleb included. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Very good.” Obi-Wan deactivated the signal and walked through the crowd to the exit. The students stood and filed back out into the control room, appreciating the wider space and chatting about their return to their other lessons. The field trip to this level of the Jedi Temple was over. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Caleb stood, too, but did not leave the aisle. The Jedi taught their students to look at all sides of things, and the thought occurred to him there was another side to what they’d just been shown. Brow furrowed, he started again to raise his hand. Then he realized he was the only one left. No one was looking, or listening. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Except Obi-Wan, standing in the doorway. “What is it?” the Master called out over the din. Behind him, the others quieted, freezing in place. “What is it, Caleb?” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Surprised to have been noticed, Caleb swallowed. He saw Master Billaba frowning a little, no doubt wondering what her impulsive prospect was on about now. It was a good time to shut up. But standing alone in the aisle between the banks of lights, he was committed. “This beacon. It can send \u003ci\u003eany \u003c\/i\u003emessage, right?” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Ah,” Obi-Wan said. “No, we wouldn’t use it for regular administrative matters. 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