Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Trilogy: Jedi Search -

Starting a new chapter in the Star Wars saga can feel like coming home, and Kevin J. Anderson’s —the first book in The Jedi Academy Trilogy —is the ultimate welcome-back party.

Anderson does a fantastic job expanding the lore. We get a deeper look at the Maw, the Sun Crusher (one of the most overpowered superweapons in sci-fi history), and the early days of the New Republic’s government. Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Trilogy: Jedi Search

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the Expanded Universe, this book is the perfect entry point into a trilogy that defines an era. Starting a new chapter in the Star Wars

The story follows two main threads. First, Han Solo and Chewbacca are on a diplomatic mission to the spice mines of Kessel. As you can imagine with Han, things go south quickly. They end up crash-landing in the Maw—a cluster of black holes—where they discover a secret Imperial installation that has been isolated for years. This introduces us to the formidable Admiral Daala, a villain who feels like a genuine threat to the fragile peace. We get a deeper look at the Maw,