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When the Force reveals a mysterious power within twelve‑year‑old Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi Council entrusts Obi‑Wan Kenobi with training him in hopes of mastering the balance required of the chosen one. Their journey takes them to Zonama Sekot, an alien planet whose strange energies and dangerous politics threaten to unravel their relationship. As they investigate the planet’s hidden secrets, both mentors and apprentices confront personal fears and the looming reality of Anakin’s future.
First publish date: May 2, 2000
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Greg Bear
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