Books like Star Wars by Aaron Allston
The Wraith Squadron, the Rebel Alliance’s elite strike force, excels in swift, deadly raids. Their latest covert mission brings them face‑to‑face with a formidable enemy: the warlord Zsinj, who escapes while the Super Star Destroyer, Iron Fist, survives. To topple this new threat, the squadron must ally with the seasoned pilot Han Solo and the X‑wing fighters, whose bravery is both an asset and a potential liability against overwhelming odds. The battle will determine whether the Rebel Alliance can prevent Zsinj from seizing control of the galaxy.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: Aaron Allston
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