Revenge of the Sith: Star Wars: Episode III

The turning point for the entire Star Wars saga is at hand. . . . As combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame: Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the dreaded Separatist military leader, General Grievous. Supreme Chancellor Palpatine continues to strip away constitutional liberties in the name of security while influencing public opinion to turn against the Jedi. And a conflicted Anakin fears that his secret love, Senator Padmé Amidala, will die. Tormented by unspeakable visions, Anakin edges closer to the brink of a galaxy-shaping decision. It remains only for Darth Sidious to strike the final staggering blow against the Republic–and to ordain a fearsome new Sith Lord: Darth Vader. Based on the screenplay of the final film in George Lucas′s epic saga, bestselling Star Wars author Matthew Stover′s novel crackles with action, captures the iconic characters in all their complexity, and brings a space opera masterpiece full circle in stunning style. From Publishers Weekly Based on George Lucas's original screenplay and story, Stover's smart, efficient novelization isn't as humorous as the last of the Star Wars films, but it's packed full of stunning fight scenes, entertaining interludes with Obi-Wan Kenobi and delightful Yodaspeak ("Named must your fear be, before banish it you can"). Picking up where the movie left off, Stover (Star Wars: Shatterpoint) makes a heartfelt attempt at deepening the characterizations of Anakin Skywalker and his secret wife, Senator Padmé Amidala. Haunted by his failed attempt to save his mother's life and having a premonition of Padmé dying in childbirth, Skywalker chooses to serve Sidious, the Dark Lord of the Sith, in order to learn how to make his wife immortal. Sidious, who has been masquerading as the Republic's Supreme Chancellor Palpatine for many years, is determined, with the future Darth Vader's help, to destroy anyone who would defy him, including all Jedi and Separatists. Stover fills in the blanks regarding one of cinema's most fascinating villains with respect and relish, providing answers to such questions as why Vader looked so weird and how he became Luke's dad. This is the perfect companion to the blockbuster film. Copyright ''© Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. About the Author Matthew Stover is the New York Times bestselling author of five previous novels, including Star Wars: Shatterpoint; Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Traitor; Heroes Die; and The Blade of Tyshalle. He is an expert in several martial arts. Stover lives outside Chicago. ISBN : 9780345428844 Formats : AZW3, EPUB, MOBI, PDF

the Turning Point For The Entire Star Wars Saga Is At Hand. . . .

as Combat Escalates Across The Galaxy, The Stage Is Set For An Explosive Endgame: Obi-wan Undertakes A Perilous Mission To Destroy The Dreaded Separatist Military Leader, General Grievous. Supreme Chancellor Palpatine Continues To Strip Away Constitutional Liberties In The Name Of Security While Influencing Public Opinion To Turn Against The Jedi. And A Conflicted Anakin Fears That His Secret Love, Senator Padmé Amidala, Will Die. Tormented By Unspeakable Visions, Anakin Edges Closer To The Brink Of A Galaxy-shaping Decision. It Remains Only For Darth Sidious To Strike The Final Staggering Blow Against The Republic–and To Ordain A Fearsome New Sith Lord: Darth Vader.

based On The Screenplay Of The Final Film In George Lucas’s Epic Saga, Bestselling Star Wars Author Matthew Stover’s Novel Crackles With Action, Captures The Iconic Characters In All Their Complexity, And Brings A Space Opera Masterpiece Full Circle In Stunning Style.

publishers Weekly

if You've Well And Truly Caught The Star Wars Bug-i.e., Seen The Movie Twice, Purchased The Action Figures And Are Considering Buying The Book-you Should Add This Audiobook To Your Collection, Particularly If You Have A Surround Sound Stereo System. Those Who Don't Can Still Enjoy This Audio's Many Special Effects, From The Sound Of Light Sabers Whirring And Clashing To The Toots And Twitters Of R2-d2. And, Of Course, The Anthems Made Famous By The Original Star Wars Movies Are Present, Thrumming In The Background During Dramatic Moments. Narrator Davis Guides Listeners Competently Through The Action, His Voice Switching Nimbly From Obi-wan's Cultured Tones To The Slippery, Snake-like Cadences Of Chancellor Palpatine. Though Davis's Yoda Impression Needs Work-the Little Green Jedi Comes Off Sounding Like A Flu-stricken Muppet-and His Narration Can Be Overly Dramatic, He Nicely Conveys Anakin's Confusion, Petulance, Arrogance And Insecurity. Indeed, Listening To This Audio Is Second Only To Watching The Movie, And Those Looking For Something To Tide Them Over During The Lull Between The Movie's Release In Theaters And Its Debut In Dvd Could Do No Better Than This Audiobook. Simultaneous Release With The Del Rey Hardcover. (apr.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

The turning point for the entire Star Wars saga is at handAfter years of civil war, the Separatists have battered the already faltering Republic nearly to the point of collapse. On Coruscant, the Senate watches anxiously as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine aggressively strips away more and more constitutional liberties in the name of safeguarding the Republic. Yoda, Mace Windu, and their fellow Masters grapple with the Chancellor's disturbing move to assume control of the Jedi Council. And Anakin Skywalker, the prophesied Chosen One, destined to bring balance to the Force, is increasingly consumed by his fear that his secret love, Senator Padmé Amidala, will die. As the combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame: Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the dreaded Separatist military leader General Grievous. Palpatine, eager to secure even greater control, subtly influences public opinion to turn against the Jedi. And a conflicted Anakin–tormented by unspeakable visions– edges dangerously closer to the brink of a galaxy-shaping decision. It remains only for Darth Sidious, whose shadow looms ever larger, to strike the final staggering blow against the Republic... and to ordain a fearsome new Sith Lord: Darth Vader. Based on the screenplay of the eagerly anticipated final film in George Lucas's epic saga, bestselling Star Wars author Matthew Stover's novel crackles with action, captures the iconic characters in all their complexity, and brings a space opera masterpiece full circle in stunning style.Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years! The turning point for the entire Star Wars saga is at hand... After years of civil war, the Separatists have battered the already faltering Republic nearly to the point of collapse. On Coruscant, the Senate watches anxiously as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine aggressively strips away more and more constitutional liberties in the name of safeguarding the Republic. Yoda, Mace Windu, and their fellow Masters grapple with the Chancellor's disturbing move to assume control of the Jedi Council. And Anakin Skywalker, the prophesied Chosen One, destined to bring balance to the Force, is increasingly consumed by his fear that his secret love, Senator Padmé Amidala, will die. As the combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame: Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the dreaded Separatist military leader General Grievous. Palpatine, eager to secure even greater control, subtly influences public opinion to turn against the Jedi. And a conflicted Anakin—tormented by unspeakable visions—edges dangerously closer to the brink of a galaxy-shaping decision. It remains only for Darth Sidious, whose shadow looms ever larger, to strike the final staggering blow against the Republic...and to ordain a fearsome new Sith Lord: Darth Vader. As combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame: Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the dreaded Separatist military leader, General Grievous. Supreme Chancellor Palpatine continues to strip away constitutional liberties in the name of security while influencing public opinion to turn against the Jedi. And a conflicted Anakin fears that his love, Senator Padme Amidala, will die. Tormented by unspeakable visions, Anakin edges closer to the brink of a galaxy-shaping decision. It remains only for Darth Sidious to strike the final staggering blow against the Republic - and to ordain a fearsome new Sith Lord: Darth Vader. -- back cover The novel based on "Star Wars: Episode III," the movie, brings the "Star Wars" epic full circle--to the creation of Darth Vader and the birth of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa. The novelization of the third episode of the Star Wars epic follows Anakin Skywalker, as he struggles to cope with his duty as a Jedi Knight and his role as the secret husband of Senator Padmé Amidala Follows Anakin Skywalker as he struggles with his duty as a Jedi Knight and his role as the secret husband of Senator Padmé Amidala, and chronicles the creation of Darth Vader and the birth of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa