Written by: John Jackson Miller

Much better. At this point the action has really begun to take off. This short story focuses less on the natives and more on the Sith which is truly what is important in this series. The Sith show their true colors as there is much infighting between the leaders of the Sith. Some are happy (or at least believe they are realistic) that they aren’t going anywheres and they might as well assimilate. There are others that go as far as sabotage to force their hands to subjugate the natives and again work towards getting off this planet.

Rogue Planet

Written by: Greg Bear

On paper (bad phrase when talking about a book I know — it’s all on paper), it should have been a great story. A tale of Anakin and Obi-Wan, early on in their mentorship. A tale that involved a living planet. A tale that for the first time connected the (then current) New Jedi Order from years past Return of the Jedi’s events with an event from the heart of the Anakin Skywalker storyline. It’s a great way to connect the two time periods.

And yet?

Written by Ryder Windham

Originally Published in Star Wars Gamer #4 – 2000

Not a big fan of Ryder Windham outside of his greatest hits novels about Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Luke, and this short story is no different. The one positive is the setting. There is very little story-wise that takes place on Naboo, especially in the Gungan City of Otoh Gunga that takes place after Episode I.

Written by: Ryder Windham

The continuation of the Episode I Adventures stories. Whereas last episode focused on Qui-Gon finding Adi Gallia, this episode focuses on Obi-Wan going up against the assassins who stole the Trade Federation Starfighters that Boll Trinkatta was commissioned to build. After Bama Vook (Trinkatta’s test pilot) has his son kidnapped by the same assassins, and the Jedi are scattered, it’s up to Obi-Wan to save the day.

Written by: Ryder Windham

Written by: Ryder Windham

2008-2009

All written by: Ryder Windham

Written by Daniel Wallace

Originally appeared in: Star Wars Gamer #2

Written by: Steve Miller

Originally appeared in: Star Wars Gamer #1

written by: John Jackson Miller

An E-Book short story of sorts, it acts as a prequel to the current Fate of the Jedi and their lost tribe of the Sith and the Omen spaceship. It’s an interesting time which has not been explored in the literaryverse. I will admit that I have yet to read the comics (that will come after I re-read all the short stories/novels). I have played the games but have not immeresed myself in this portion of the timeline.

written by: John Jackson Miller

Continuing the tale of the crashlanded Sith on the backwards planet of Kesh, Skyborn ends up being not as successful as the first volume. The reason? Well we had a frenetic introduction of a group of dark warriors and so we’re ready to move forward…but now in Volume 2 we have to deal with…another introduction.

Written by: Jude Watson

The final volume (not including the special edition), which finally sees Obi-Wan take the lead on the investigation this time around and Qui-Gon allows him free reign for the most part up to letting him fail. The Jedi go to the planet of Vorzyd IV where it is all work and no play. And by no play I mean that anything that disrupts work, makes the inhabitants depressed and anxious.

Written by Jude Watson

Much like the Secrets and Legacy of the Jedi stories, Watson takes the before and after approach dividing the storyline into two halves that take place in separate decades. The first section stars Qui-Gon and Obi-wan, while the second section deals with Obi-Wan and Anakin.

A second attempt in the Jedi Apprentice saga to bridge the Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan years with the Obi-Wan/Anakin series and like before it ends up being a mixed bag of sorts. Worse in someways, but admittedly better in others. This time it is a complete standalone adventure that again transcends generations.

Written by: Jude Watson

The finale of the Death of Tahl saga. Furthering one of the major themes from last novel, this is even moreso about a Jedi straddling the line of falling to the dark side. Once again Qui-Gon Jinn, the rebellious rogue Jedi has lost his love and with her, his purpose. His only purpose now is not for justice as would befit a Jedi, but for revenge.

Written by: Jude Watson

It was a good time to have a filler book of sorts in the series. A one and done rather than another overlying arc. It serves well to let Watson and the reader concentrate more on the characters and the emotions they just went through rather than having to put them through another long termed story.