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After years of waiting in the shadows, Darth Sidious is taking the first step in his master plan to bring the Republic to its knees. Key to his scheme are the Neimoidians of the Trade Federation. Then one of his Neimoidian contacts disappears, and Sidious does not need his Force-honed instincts to suspect betrayal. He orders his apprentice, Darth Maul, to hunt the traitor down. But he is too late. The secret has already passed into the hands of information broker Lorn Pavan, which places him right at the top of Darth Maul’s hit list. Then, in the labyrinthine alleyways and sewers of Coruscant, capital city of the Republic, Lorn crosses paths with Darsha Assant, a Jedi Padawan on a mission to earn her Knighthood. Now the future of the Republic depends on Darsha and Lorn. But how can an untried Jedi and an ordinary man, stranger to the powerful ways of the Force, hope to triumph over one of the deadliest killers in the galaxy?
Is Shadow Hunter appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Star Wars tie-in novel features intense action sequences with lightsaber combat, assassin hunts, and combat violence typical of the franchise. While not graphically detailed, the threat level is high throughout with characters in mortal danger.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the fast-paced cat-and-mouse chase through Coruscant featuring Darth Maul's deadly pursuit and an unlikely alliance between a Jedi apprentice and a streetwise information broker.