Star Wars: The Fallen Star Explained

Star Wars: The High Republic: The Fallen Star
Author:Claudia Gray
Audio Read By:Marc Thompson
Country:United States
Language:English
Genre:Science fiction
Publisher:Del Rey
Pub Date:January 4, 2022
Media Type:Print (hardcover, e-book, audiobook
Pages:352
Isbn:978-0593355398

Star Wars: The High Republic: The Fallen Star is a novel written by Claudia Gray and is the final adult novel in the franchise's first phase, Light of the Jedi.[1] It is a direct sequel to Light of the Jedi and The Rising Storm taking place 200 years before Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. It follows the continued conflict between the Jedi Order and the Nihil.[2]

Premise

The Jedi deal with the aftermath of tragedy and a widespread attack on the Republic Fair, dubbed the "conflagrine on the flames"[3] by the "space Vikings" known as the Nihil. As Knights and Padawans stationed on Starlight Beacon recuperate from injuries and emotional trauma, Marchion Ro prepares his deadliest attack on the Order.[4]

Marketing

The novel's title was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2021 along with three other novels in the third wave of Light of the Jedi. The tagline associated with the third wave was "The Light of the Jedi goes dark", hinting at the increasingly grim direction the novel is set to take the franchise towards.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Liptak. Andrew. 2021-07-24. Star Wars team reveals the next, grim stage of The High Republic prequel initiative. 2021-09-16. Polygon. en.
  2. Web site: 2021-07-25. 'Star Wars: The High Republic' Third Wave Announcement Includes Novels, Comics, and More. 2021-09-16. Collider. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2021-08-10. 6 Answers The Rising Storm Delivers...and 7 Questions It Raises. 2021-09-16. StarWars.com. en-US.
  4. Web site: Star Wars: The Fallen Star (The High Republic) by Claudia Gray: 9780593355398 PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books. 2021-09-16. PenguinRandomhouse.com. en-US.
  5. Web site: STAR WARS Creators Reveal Next Wave of THE HIGH REPUBLIC. 2021-09-16. Nerdist. en-US.