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The Dark Lord Trilogy brings together James Luceno's three pivotal Star Wars novels—*Labyrinth of Evil*, *Revenge of the Sith*, and *Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader*—into one comprehensive collection. The books trace the final days of the Galactic Republic, the ominous emergence of the Empire, and the monumental transformation of Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker into the feared Sith Lord Darth Vader. Fans and newcomers alike gain a deeper understanding of the political intrigue, powerful duels, and emotional struggles that shape the series' most critical era.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: James Luceno
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