Shadows of the Empire (Star Wars)
by Steve Perry
Shadows of the Empire by Steve Perry holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 12.9K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 385 pages.
About Shadows of the Empire
Here is the untold story of the events that took place between the movies The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi: a novel in which Darth Vader still lives--and battles a villain as powerful and evil as himself.SHADOWS OF THE EMPIREIt is a time of crisis. Han Solo, frozen in carbonite, is being taken to the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt. As Princess Leia mounts a rescue mission including Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, and a brilliant young pilot, Darth Vader pits himself against a cunning and ruthless rival. Xizor is the leader of a powerful crime syndicate who seeks to supplant Vader for the favor of their mutual master, the dreaded Emperor. Their target: Luke Skywalker. Suddenly Luke finds himself the potential prize of the two most evil entities in the galaxy--one who wants him alive...and one who wants him dead.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Steve Perry |
| Published | 1996 |
| Pages | 385 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Books, Science |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,927 |
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What genre is Shadows of the Empire?
Shadows of the Empire is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Books. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Shadows of the Empire worth reading?
Based on 12.9K reader ratings, Shadows of the Empire has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Shadows of the Empire?
Shadows of the Empire has 385 pages.
Who wrote Shadows of the Empire?
Shadows of the Empire was written by Steve Perry. It was first published in 1996.
What is the ISBN for Shadows of the Empire?
The ISBN-13 for Shadows of the Empire is 9780553574140.0.
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