Not since Emperor Palpatine have the Jedi battled such monstrous evil. Unless they be successful against staggering odds, the galaxy is certainly doomed.

Luke Skywalker’s daring mission to prevent the Yuuzhan Vong’s nefarious storyline to overthrow the New Republic is struggling on all fronts. And period is slipping apart for Han and Leia Organa Solo, trapped on a little globe whose rulers are about to yield to Yuuzhan Vong pressure to stop the Jedi rebels.

On Coruscant, Luke and Mara Jade Skywalker have made a shocking discovery that is preventing the Yuuzhan Vong from exerting complete control. However when the foe tracks them down, Luke and Mara are thrust into a fierce battle for his or her lives. Suddenly, the probability of escaping appear nearly impossible. And in space, another battle rages, one which holds ominous outcomes for the New Republic-and for the Jedi themselves . .