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Xizor, the Underlord of Black Sun, and Darth Vader, as Luke Skywalker battles for his freedom, Leia faces a life-threatening situation, and the heroes of the Rebellion must come together to save the galaxy.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Steve Perry
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