Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ò Lauded Star Wars author James Luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. War is tearing the galaxy apart. For years the Republic and the Separatists have battled across the stars, each building more and more deadly technology in an attempt to win the war. As a member of Chancellor PalpatineÆs top secret Death Star project, Orson Krennic is determined to develop a superweapon before the RepublicÆs enemies can. And an old friend of KrennicÆs, the brilliant scientist Galen Erso, could be the key. GalenÆs energy-focused research has captured the attention of both Krennic and his foes, making the scientist a crucial pawn in the galactic conflict. But after Krennic rescues Galen, his wife, Lyra, and their young daughter, Jyn, from Separatist kidnappers, the Erso family is deeply in KrennicÆs debt. Krennic then offers Galen an extraordinary opportunity: to continue his scientific studies with every resource put utterly at his disposal. While Galen and Lyra believe that his energy research will be used purely in altruistic ways, Krennic has other plans that will finally make the Death Star a reality. Trapped in their benefactorÆs tightening grasp, the Ersos must untangle KrennicÆs web of deception to save themselves and the galaxy itself.

• | Author: James Luceno
• | Publisher: Random House Worlds
• | Publication Date: May 02, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 496 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Fiction
• | ISBN-10: 1101967005
• | ISBN-13: 9781101967003