Books like Breakout Squad by Ryder Windham

A Jedi general disappears on a distant planet, leaving his apprentice and a group of rookie clone troopers tasked with a dangerous secret mission. Trapped far outside the core regions of the galaxy, the inexperienced team must seek assistance among a hostile world of smugglers and criminals while evading Darth Sidious’s ruthless bounty hunter, Cad Bane. With limited options and time running short, the squad must rely on teamwork and cunning to stay alive and accomplish their objective. The story unfolds in the vast expanses of Wild Space, highlighting the challenges of isolation and the threat posed by powerful adversaries within the Star Wars universe. Set in a setting that combines elements of science fiction, adventure, and the familiar Star Wars mythos, the narrative focuses on the growth and resilience of young heroes under extreme circumstances.

First publish date: 2009