The New Rebellion
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| Author | Kristine Kathryn Rusch |
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| Cover artist | Drew Struzan |
| Language | English |
| Series | Canon C |
| Subject | Star Wars |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Bantam Spectra |
Publication date | Hardcover: December 1, 1996 Paperback: October 1, 1997 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Hardcover & Paperback |
| Pages | Hardcover: 383 Paperback: 532 |
| ISBN | 0-553-10093-9 (hardcover) ISBN 0-553-57414-0 (paperback) |
| Preceded by | Tyrant's Test |
| Followed by | Ambush at Corellia |
The New Rebellion is a 1996 science fiction novel by American writer Kristine Kathryn Rusch, published by Bantam Spectra. The novel is set thirteen years after the Battle of Endor in the Star Wars expanded universe.
Plot
[edit]Mass murder has always rattled the Force. In Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Obi-Wan Kenobi experiences the suffering of the deaths of millions from the destruction of Alderaan. In The New Rebellion, Luke Skywalker will experience the same emotion.
Thirteen years after the Battle of Endor, the New Republic has defeated most of the Galactic Empire and many ex-Imperial star systems have joined the ranks. Moreover, corruption has spread throughout the ranks, which a series of antagonists are waiting to capitalize on.
Kueller, a Dark Jedi, destroys millions with his powers. Luke Skywalker feels this genocide, and is afraid that the destruction will continue. Meanwhile, an assassination attempt is made on Princess Leia Organa, which is blamed on Han Solo. However, this is quickly discovered to be Kueller's doing.
Luke decides to seek the aid of Brakiss, a former student. However, Brakiss is in on Kueller's plan, and Luke joins the spiral of death that is to follow. Eventually, Luke Skywalker is led to Kueller, though a wake of destruction is left behind.
Reception
[edit]The New Rebellion was a New York Times' and a Wall Street Journal bestseller, like a majority of the Star Wars Bantam Spectra releases.[1]
Publishers Weekly said that Rusch "moves her narrative briskly, but at the expense of clear plotting, crisp detail and character."[1]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Rusch biography. URL accessed on March 4, 2006.
References
[edit]- Star Wars: The New Rebellion, 1st printing paperback, 1996. Kristine Kathryn Rusch, ISBN 0-553-57414-0
- ^ "Star Wars: The New Rebellion: Star Wars Series". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz, LLC. Archived from the original on June 2, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
Further reading
[edit]- Hamburger, Susan (November 15, 1996), "Star Wars: The New Rebellion.(Brief Article)", Library Journal, 121 (19), Library Journals, LLC: 91, ISSN 0363-0277
- Green, Roland (October 1, 1996), "The New Rebellion", Booklist, 93 (3), American Library Association: 292, ISSN 0006-7385
External links
[edit]- The New Rebellion on Wookieepedia, a Star Wars wiki