Tyers, Kathy

Luke, Han, and Leia struggle to stop a reptile race called the Ssi-ruuk from brainwashing humans into becoming the pilots of their war machines.

The Alliance intercepts a call for help from a far-flung Imperial outpost, and Luke Skywalker has a vision, with the message that he must go there or risk losing everything the Rebels have fought for.

Lady Firebird Angelo Caldwell returns to her homeland to help trap an assassin who is threatening the messianic Caldwell bloodline.

Leia Organa Solo, Han Solo, Jacen Solo, the Ryn called Droma, Luke, Mara, and Anakin all converge on the miserable planet Duro, unbeknownst to each other, for different reasons--but their plans may be futile, as the Yuuzhan Vong secretly prepare to attack the planet. Meanwhile, Jacen Solo's belief in nonviolence is challenged as the threat of danger grows.