Jedi Twilight
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Jedi Twilight is the first book in Michael Reaves
' series Coruscant Nights
, set in the Dark Times.
Jax Pavan is one of the few Jedi Knights who miraculously survived the slaughter that followed Palpatine's ruthless Order 66. Now, deep in Coruscant's Blackpit Slums, Jax ekes out a living as a private investigator, trying to help people in need while concealing his Jedi identity and staying one step ahead of the killers out for Jedi blood. And they’re not the only ones in search of the elusive Jax. Hard-boiled reporter Den Dhur and his buddy, the highly unorthodox droid I-5YQ, have shocking news to bring Jax–about the father he never knew.
But when Jax learns that his old Jedi Master has been killed, leaving behind the request that Jax finish a mission critical to the resistance, Jax has no choice but to emerge from hiding–and risk detection by Darth Vader–to fulfill his Master's dying wish.
Michael Reaves
James Michael Reaves is an American writer, known for his contributions as producer and story editor to a number of 1990s animated television series, including Disney's Gargoyles and Batman: The Animated Series. He has also written media tie-in novels, children's books, and original fiction...
' series Coruscant Nights
Coruscant Nights
Coruscant Nights is a series of novels encompassing three paperbacks written by Michael Reaves. The series is set in the Star Wars universe a year after Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The books do not form a trilogy, but rather are three stand-alone paperbacks following the same group...
, set in the Dark Times.
Summary
With the dark ascension of the Empire, and the Jedi Knights virtually wiped out, one Jedi who escaped the massacre is slated for a date with destiny–and a confrontation with Darth Vader.Jax Pavan is one of the few Jedi Knights who miraculously survived the slaughter that followed Palpatine's ruthless Order 66. Now, deep in Coruscant's Blackpit Slums, Jax ekes out a living as a private investigator, trying to help people in need while concealing his Jedi identity and staying one step ahead of the killers out for Jedi blood. And they’re not the only ones in search of the elusive Jax. Hard-boiled reporter Den Dhur and his buddy, the highly unorthodox droid I-5YQ, have shocking news to bring Jax–about the father he never knew.
But when Jax learns that his old Jedi Master has been killed, leaving behind the request that Jax finish a mission critical to the resistance, Jax has no choice but to emerge from hiding–and risk detection by Darth Vader–to fulfill his Master's dying wish.
Main characters
- Dal Perhi; Black Sun Underlord (human male)
- Darth VaderDarth VaderDarth Vader is a central character in the Star Wars saga, appearing as one of the main antagonists in the original trilogy and as the main protagonist in the prequel trilogy....
; Dark Lord of the Sith (human male) - Den Dhur; former HoloNet news reporter (Sullustan male)
- Even Piell; Jedi Master (Lannik male)
- Haninum Tyk Rhinann; personal aide to Darth Vader (Elomin male)
- I-5YQ; protocol droid
- Jax Pavan; Jedi Knight (human male)
- Kaird; Black Sun operative (Nediji male)
- Laranth Tarak; Jedi Paladin and freedom fighter (Twi'lek female)
- Nick Rostu; former brevet major, Republic army, freedom fighter (human male)
- Prince Xizor; Black Sun operative (Falleen male)