Star Wars: Dark Disciple

Christie Golden

July 2015 · Star Wars Book 9 · Random House

About this eBook

Based on unproduced episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this thrilling novel features Asajj Ventress, former Sith apprentice turned bounty hunter and one of the great antiheroes in the Star Wars galaxy.

'Smart, captivating, and unforgettable... among the finest in Star Wars storytelling.' – Coffee with Kenobi

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The only way to bring down the Sith’s most dangerous warrior may be to join forces with the dark side.

In the war for control of the galaxy between the armies of the dark side and the Republic, former Jedi Master turned ruthless Sith Lord Count Dooku has grown ever more brutal in his tactics. Despite the powers of the Jedi and the military prowess of their clone army, the sheer number of fatalities is taking a terrible toll. And when Dooku orders the massacre of a flotilla of helpless refugees, the Jedi Council feels it has no choice but to take drastic action: targeting the man responsible for so many war atrocities, Count Dooku himself.

But the ever-elusive Dooku is dangerous prey for even the most skilled hunter. So the Council makes the bold decision to bring both sides of the Force’s power to bear – pairing brash Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos with infamous one-time Sith acolyte Asajj Ventress. Though Jedi distrust for the cunning killer who once served at Dooku’s side still runs deep, Ventress’s hatred for her former master runs deeper. She’s more than willing to lend her copious talents as a bounty hunter – and assassin – to Vos’s quest.

Together, Ventress and Vos are the best hope for eliminating Dooku – as long as the emerging feelings between them don’t compromise their mission. But Ventress is determined to have her retribution and finally let go of her dark Sith past. Balancing the complicated emotions she feels for Vos with the fury of her warrior’s spirit, she resolves to claim victory on all fronts – a vow that will be mercilessly tested by her deadly enemy... and her own doubt.

Ratings and reviews

I own the hardback copy of this book. It has a fantastic start but weakens the further in to it you get. I recommend it for hard fans but a casual reader may not enjoy it as much. It IS a good read just there is a lot better within the universe. Tarkin for example.

It is fun and original. However, it is obvious that the story has come through little recycling and it is too Clone Wars-like. For example, there are 2 pages with Anakin and Padmé that have zero importance to the actual book. And there are a few plot holes. But it is one of the better SW books for sure.

Great book a bit grim at moments would've been great if they did make it into as SW the clone wars episode though I think actually it would have lost allot of detail and character development if it wasn't done as a book.They follow a similer story line of Vos in EU quite similar in fact during the CW.SOME CLASSIC BOUNTY HUNTERS AS SEEN IN CW EPISPODE "BOUNTY"WILL RETURN A MUST READ FOR CW AND SW FANS AS A WHOLE.

About the author

Christie Golden is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels, including the Star Wars: Dark Disciple and the Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi novels Omen, Allies, and Ascension.

Her media tie-in works include launching the Ravenloft line in 1991 with Vampire of the Mists, Fable: Edge of the World, more than a dozen Star Trek novels, and multiple World of Warcraft and StarCraft novels, including World of Warcraft: Thrall: Twilight Aspects and StarCraft II: Devil’s Due.