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Based on the 2016 film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” this novelized saga follows a band of rebels who undertake a perilous mission to steal the Empire’s secret plans for the Death Star. Set against the backdrop of the Empire’s far‑flung operations, the story captures the tense uprising, the camaraderie among the crew, and the high stakes of their attempt to turn the tide of the galaxy’s war.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Alexander Freed
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