New Releases by Jude Watson

The Outcast recreates the conditions for the Titanic disaster and gives Dan and Amy Cahill just days to stop the shipwreck from taking place.

The shocking conclusion to The Last of the Jedi series! Former Jedi apprentice Ferus Olin must choose -- the way of the Jedi... or the dark side? The fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance.

As the Empire''s power grows, Rebels face a choice: give in... or fight. Some form pockets of resistance on battleground planets, some go undercover, trying to fight the Empire from within. And others watch and wait. For Ferus Olin, hatred of the Empire is personal. The things that have been closest to him have been destroyed. The Jedi Order he once belonged to has been decimated. And the future isn''t looking much brighter... Unless a true rebellion can be born.

This first volume in the Jedi Quest series begins an adventure that takes place between Episode I: The Phantom Menace and Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Strong in the ways of the Force, fourteen-year-old Anakin Skywalker is an ideal Jedi apprentice. But despite his legendary piloting and lightsaber skills, he has much to learn from Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. When Obi-Wan and Anakin are separated during a mission, Anakin and the other apprentices—including his rival—must work together to survive.

In this seventh adventure in the Jedi Quest series, tension grows between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. Anakin still feels guilty over the death of a Jedi Council member while Obi-Wan feels like a less-than-perfect Master to a less-than-perfect apprentice. When a daring rescue mission on the last free planet in the Uziel system goes awry, can Obi-Wan and Anakin overcome their conflict to save the planet?

In this fifth volume of the Jedi Quest series, mysterious events are taking place: a Senator''s son has vanished and a secret squad of renegade students exists in the shadows of his elite leadership school. Are these events linked, or is the disappearance the result of the Senator''s political foes pushing the planet toward war? It is up to Anakin Skywalker and his rival, Ferus Olin, to solve the mystery and maintain peace by infiltrating one of the fiercest places in the galaxy: school.

Don''t miss the eighth adventure in the Jedi Quest series! Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and a team of Jedi must infiltrate planet Romin, a refuge for criminals across the galaxy—including evil scientist Janna Zan Arbor, an arch-enemy of the Republic. Disguised as a band of thieves, the Jedi will have to master the art of deception to trap a master deceiver on a planet where lawlessness is law.

Don''t miss the exciting conclusion of the Jedi Quest series! When evil mastermind Granta Omega escapes from planet Korriban, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker must stop him before his sinister power grows out of control. But Ferus, Anakin''s rival, is also searching for Omega, and Anakin sees this as a contest he must win. In any showdown between the two sides, there is only one guaranteed outcome: death.

Don''t miss the exciting third adventure in the Jedi Quest series! When Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker discover an illegal event—podracing—at the Galactic Games, Anakin cannot resist the thrill of the race and the chance to defeat his childhood rival, the loathsome Sebulba...even though Obi-Wan forbids it. As a Jedi, Anakin must let go of his past. But his past will not let go of him.

In this fourth volume of the Jedi Quest series, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi face a very elusive adversary, one who is as cunning as he is evil. After all, how do you defeat an enemy whose riches buy unlimited power, who is a master of disguise, and whom you cannot find? Their foe will stop at nothing to undermine the Republic and draw others to the dark side. And if the Jedi do not stop him, the whole galaxy will be in danger.

Join Anakin Skywalker on Mawan—a planet decimated by war and chaos—in this sixth adventure in the Jedi Quest series! The Mawan population has taken refuge underground while three crimelords battle on the surface over the planet''s resources. Only one group has a chance at securing peace: the Jedi. But is there something more sinister behind the chaos? What if, in order to save Mawan, a Jedi must die?

In this ninth adventure in the Jedi Quest series, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi must counter a threat to the Senate under the watchful eye of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine—or the whole galaxy might be thrown into darkness! The Senate keeps chaos and lawlessness from taking over, but what if the Senators are not safe? What if they are about to be attacked by sinister forces? It is up to Anakin and Obi-Wan to help ensure that peace and justice reign supreme.

"LOOT hits the jackpot." -- Rick Riordan, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author On a foggy night in Amsterdam, a man falls from a rooftop to the wet pavement below. It''s Archibald McQuinn, the notorious cat burglar, and he''s dying. As sirens wail in the distance, Archie manages to get out two last words to his young son, March: "Find jewels."But March learns that his father is not talking about hidden loot. He''s talking about Jules, the twin sister March never knew he had. No sooner than the two find each other, they''re picked up by the police and sent to the world''s worst orphanage. It''s not hard time, but it feels like it.March and Jules have no intention of staying put. They know their father''s business inside and out, and they''re tired of being pushed around. Just one good heist, and they''ll live the life of riches and freedom that most kids only dream about. . . . .Hold on to your pearls, because this summer, the world''s youngest criminal masterminds are coming for you.

Ferus Olin''s allegiance is to the Jedi. But when he''s summoned to see the Emperor, the Sith Lord makes him an offer he can''t refuse. If he can manage to prevent a planet from plunging into chaos, the Empire will spare Ferus''s captured friends. And if he doesn''t . . . they''ll die. Another heart-stopping Jedi adventure from bestselling author Jude Watson.

Ferus Olin''s allegiance is to the Jedi. But when he''s summoned to see the Emperor, the Sith Lord makes him an offer he can''t refuse. If he can manage to prevent a planet from plunging into chaos, the Empire will spare Ferus''s captured friends. And if he doesn''t . . . they''ll die. Another heart-stopping Jedi adventure from bestselling author Jude Watson.

The search for survivors continues in this next adventure from bestselling author Jude Watson. The Empire has taken over the galaxy. Anakin Skywalker is now Darth Vader. Most of the Jedi are gone . . . . . . but a few remain. And it is up to former Jedi apprentice Ferus Olin and his streetsmart sidekick Trever to find them. No lead is too big or too small . . . even if it means walking into a trap set by the Empire.

The latest installment in the bestselling Star Wars series! Ferus Olin is playing a dangerous game. The Emperor wants to contain him. Darth Vader wants to destroy him. And the fate of the galaxy might hang in the balance.

Ferus Olin''s allegiance is to the Jedi. But when he''s summoned to see the Emperor, the Sith Lord makes him an offer he can''t refuse. If he can manage to prevent a planet from lunging into chaos, the Empire will spare ferus''s capture friends. And if he doesn''t- they''ll die. Another heart-stopping Jedi adventure from bestselling author Jude Watson.

Could Amy and Dan''s biggest enemy be . . . a friend? Book 6 in the bestselling The 39 Clues series challenges everything you thought you knew about the Clue race. Fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, head to the Land Down Under to discover what their own mother and father knew about the hunt for the 39 Clues. But following in their parents'' footsteps brings up lost memories for Amy so awful that she can''t share them . . . even with Dan. Haunted by the ghosts of their past, chased by deadly competitors, Dan and Amy can''t see who is an enemy and who is a friend. Their blindness leads to a terrible mistake . . and the death of a hidden ally.

C.1 GENERAL FUNDS. SAMS. 03-22-2010. $12.99.

The first story follows four generations of Jedi, including Dooku, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker; and, when Obi-Wan and Siri fall in love, their relationship has unforeseen consequences for generations to come.

Jedi Ferus Olin prepares for a confrontation with his former fellow student Anakin Skywalker, now Darth Vader, the deadly enemy of the Jedi Order, even as he faces the possibility that he himself has been corrupted by the Emperor

As Bail Organa strives to protect Alderaan and the Emperor seeks to tighten his grasp on the planet, double agent and Jedi Ferus Olin tries to uncover and protect the vital secret that Alderaan holds.

The empire is preparing a secret weapon, and former Jedi apprentice and rebel leader Ferus Olin appears to be helping--but he may have an agenda of his own.

Two revelatory Star Wars tales make their paperback debut in one complete volume--with exclusive new bonus material by renowned fan favorite Jude Watson. Loyalty and courage. Peace and justice. Master and apprentice. So it has been for many generations within the seemingly tranquil halls of the Jedi Temple. But not every Jedi escapes the allure of the Dark Side.... LEGACY OF THE JEDI spans four generations and determines the fates of Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker. In SECRETS OF THE JEDI, Qui-Gon embarks on an urgent mission to foil the mass assassination of planetary leaders--with long-lasting implications for the Clone Wars. Two books in one--including never-before-seen bonus material!

Although it is understood that Jedi aren''t allowed to form attachments, Master Obi-Wan''s apprentice Anakin Skywalker has secretly married Padme Amidala and it is feared that having done so may affect his next important mission to locate a piece of technology during the Clone Wars.

At the start of the Empire, Obi-Wan Kenobi must preserve the Jedi legacy ... and not be found by Darth Vader. After the events of Episode III, Obi-Wan Kenobi finds himself adrift in the galaxy . . . with Darth Vader on his trail.

Grace has premonitions after her father reappears after a very long absence, and he has secrets which seem to be mysteriously associated with past and present deaths.