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Luke Skywalker’s academy faces unprecedented danger when his most talented and rebellious student, Kyp Durron, turns to the Dark Side of the Force. With a powerful and deadly enemy aiding his descent, Luke must rally allies and confront the shadows threatening the future of Jedi training.
First publish date: June 1, 1994
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Kevin J. Anderson
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