Best Selling Books by Karen Traviss

With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, Jaina Solor, Ben Skywalker, and Luke Skywalker all contemplate previously unthinkable strategies in order to take down the tyrannical Sith Lord Jacen Solo.

A new era of exciting adventures and shocking revelations continues to unfold, as the legendary Star Wars saga sweeps forward into astonishing new territory. Civil war looms as the fledgling Galactic Alliance confronts a growing number of rebellious worlds–and the approaching war is tearing the Skywalker and Solo families apart. Han and Leia return to Han’s homeworld, Corellia, the heart of the resistance. Their children, Jacen and Jaina, are soldiers in the Galactic Alliance’s campaign to crush the insurgents. Jacen, now a complete master of the Force, has his own plans to bring order to the galaxy. Guided by his Sith mentor, Lumiya, and with Luke’s young son Ben at his side, Jacen embarks on the same path that his grandfather Darth Vader once did. And while Han and Leia watch their only son become a stranger, a secret assassin entangles the couple with a dreaded name from Han’s past: Boba Fett. In the new galactic order, friends and enemies are no longer what they seem. . . .

In his new mantle as Sith Lord, Jacen Solo''s dark powers reach a peak as he continues to crush opposition across the warring galaxy and bring his dream of a new order closer to fruition. But those who once fought at his side now turn against him, and as his unexpected enemies rally to the confederacy, Ben Skywalker discovers the full and terrible truth of how his mother died.

The Clone Wars rage on. As insurgent Separatists fight furiously to wrest control of the galaxy from the Republic, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine cunningly manipulates both sides for his own sinister purposes. Torrent Company’s Captain Rex agrees to temporarily relieve Anakin Skywalker of Ahsoka, his ubiquitous–and insatiably curious–Padawan, by bringing her along on a routine three-day shakedown cruise aboard Captain Gilad Pellaeon’s newly refitted assault ship. But the training run becomes an active–and dangerous–rescue mission when Republic undercover agent Hallena Devis goes missing in the middle of a Separatist invasion. Dispatched to a distant world to aid a local dictator facing a revolution, Hallena finds herself surrounded by angry freedom fighters and questioning the Republic’s methods–and motives. Summoned to rescue the missing operative who is also his secret love, Pellaeon–sworn to protect the Republic over all–is torn between duty and desire. And Ahsoka, sent in with Rex and six untested clone troopers to extract Hallena, encounters a new and different Jedi philosophy, which shakes the foundation of her upbringing to the core. As danger and intrigue intensify, the loyalties and convictions of all involved will be tested. . . . Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

Omega Squadron faces the ultimate trial during the final days of the Clone Wars as Palpatine issues Order 66. The Clone Wars rage to their bloody climax. Treachery reigns. Treason takes courage. Commandos, Jedi, and the entire Galactic Republic must face the end of life as they know it . . . and the dreaded dawn of a new empire. Even as the Clone Wars are about to reach an explosive conclusion, no one knows whether victory will favor the Grand Army of the Republic or the Separatists. But no matter who wins, the stakes are highest for elite Special Ops clones like the Republic Commandos in Omega and Delta squads—and the notorious renegade Advanced Recon Commando troopers known as Null ARCs. And now even the deadliest weapon may not be powerful enough to defeat the real menace: the apocalyptic horror that will be unleashed when Palpatine utters the chilling words “The time has come. Execute Order 66.” Translation: The Jedi have tried to stage a coup, and all must be executed on sight. With their faith in the Republic and their loyalty to their Jedi allies put to the ultimate test, how will the men of Omega and Delta squads react to the most infamous command in galactic history?

Across the galaxy, the Clone Wars are raging. The Separatists, led by Count Dooku, the onetime Jedi and now secret Sith Lord, continue to press forward, and more and more worlds are either falling, or seceding and joining the cause. Under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, the Republic heroically battles on, championed by its huge army of cloned soldiers and their Jedi generals. Anakin Skywalker, believed by some to be the prophesied “Chosen One” destined to bring balance to the Force, is now a Jedi Knight under the tutelage of his Jedi Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Death is a constant possibility–and his chances of survival aren’t improved by the unexpected arrival of an apprentice: Ahsoka, a brash, inexperienced fourteen-year-old Padawan apprenticed to Anakin. But there’s no time for Anakin to question his latest orders: He and Obi-Wan have been assigned a new mission, and failure is not an option. Jabba the Hutt’s precious infant son has been kidnapped, and when the frantic parent applies to the Jedi for help, it falls to Anakin, Obi-Wan, Ahsoka, and their clone troops to track down the evidence and retrieve the missing Huttlet. And more is at stake: For a grateful Jabba just might allow the Republic access to the Hutt-controlled space lanes that the Grand Army desperately needs in order to beat the Separatists into submission. But the Republic is not the only power that craves access to those space lanes. Count Dooku, determined to win the prize for the Separatists, has set a trap for the Jedi. When they find the Huttlet, they will also find Dooku’s master assassin, Asajj Ventress, and countless legions of battle droids waiting to spring a trap. The blazing new animated feature film Star Wars: The Clone Wars takes place in the years preceding Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and sets the stage for the groundbreaking TV series. Both contain all original material–direct from the brilliant imagination of legendary Star Wars creator George Lucas. And these exciting new adventures and characters are being brought to life in book form by none other than #1 New York Times bestselling Star Wars author Karen Traviss. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

Die Republic Commandos waren die legendäre Eliteeinheit der Klonarmee. Einige sind desertiert und nach Mandalore geflohen, wo sie sich mit Söldnern, abtrünnigen Klonsoldaten und untergetauchten Jedi zum Widerstand gegen das Imperium rüsten. Andere hingegen - darunter Soldaten der Delta und Omega Squad - dienen nun als Imperial Commandos und bilden eine Sondereinheit innerhalb Darth Vaders Leibgarde.

As civil war continues to break out in the Galactic Alliance, terrorism begins to drive the Alliance towards ever more repressive laws. Families find themselves divided, and old friendships are torn apart. But the bitterest enemy can be your own flesh and blood - and your foe can turn out to be your only ally. Old enemies Han Solo and Boba Fett are drawn together as they both learn some harsh truths about their own kin, while Luke and Mara Skywalker fear for their only son, Ben, when his Jedi Master, Jacen Solo, makes a dangerous choice that shocks both families and the galaxy at large.

The final novel of the Kilo-Five Trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss—part of the expanded universe based on the award-winning video game series Halo! 2553. With the thirty-year-long Covenant War finally over, the Office of Naval Intelligence faces old grievances rising again to threaten Earth. Angry and bitter colonists—still wanting to settle scores from an insurrection put on hold for three decades—crave justice…as does a man whose life was torn apart by ONI when his young daughter was abducted for the SPARTAN-II program. Black-ops squad Kilo-Five now find its collective loyalty tested beyond the breaking point when the father of their Spartan comrade, still searching for the truth about her disappearance, prepares to glass Earth’s cities to get an answer. How far will Kilo-Five go to stop him? And will he be able to live with the truth when he finds it? The painful answer lies with someone long dead, and a conscience that still survives in the most unlikely, undiscovered place…

Based on the blockbuster Xbox game, this is the stunning story of the men and women who stood between a planet and total destruction—and now have to face the consequences of their actions. After a brutal fifteen-year war for survival, the Coalition of Ordered Governments is forced to destroy mankind’s last city in a final bid to stop the Locust Horde. As the survivors flee Jacinto, they must contend with the last of the Locust, bent on vengeance, as they struggle to stay alive in an icy wilderness. Marcus Fenix, Dom Santiago, and their fellow Gears fight to get Jacinto’s refugees to a safe haven, but find themselves in a lawless new world where the enemy is human—and as desperate and dangerous as any grub.

The world of Arkham Unhinged changes now! Bestselling author Karen Traviss takes the reins to tell stories of life in Gotham between the blockbuster games Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. In this, her first Batman tale, we see the walls of Arkham City begin to rise...along with the ire of Gotham''s citizens.

GO BEHIND THE HIT GAME WITH BEST-SELLING NOVELIST KAREN TRAVISS! Before Batman steps into the madness that is Arkham City, a different madness has gripped Gotham. With the city’s slums cleared out to make room for the mega-criminals of Arkham, ordinary crime is running rampant. And only one man is willing to do whatever it takes to rescue Gotham from itself. His name is the Bookbinder. And he’s already responsible for one death. Now, Batman has to figure out the identity of Gotham’s mysterious new vigilante, while at the same time coming closer to finding out the secrets of Arkham City. But with innocent lives on the line, will the Dark Knight Detective be able to solve either mystery before time runs out? Writer Karen Traviss (City of Pearl, Halo: Glasslands) teams with artists including CHRISTIAN DUCE (Ides of Blood), Riccardo Burchielli (DMZ), Federico Dallocchio (SUICIDE SQUAD) and Tony Shasteen (THE VAMPIRE DIARIES) to pit Batman against a higher class of criminal!

Commissioner Gordon and the Gotham police department are doing their best to follow up on the leads left by the Bookbinder in his disturbing letter. But a misinterpretation of the Bookbinder''s intent could prove deadly...unless Batman can stop him in time!

The Bookbinder has selected his next victim, and like before, he''s sending a message to Gotham through his choice. Will Batman put the puzzle together in time to rescue the target? And will Gotham learn Bookbinder''s lesson?

Tensions rise as protests against Arkham City reach a fever pitch. Councilman Grove introduces a plan for cutting off crime at its roots while Batman comes face to face with corruption within the GCPD.

Bruce Wayne goes head-to-head on live TV with Mayor Sharp over Arkham City. Batman sees clues to the Bookbinder''s presence everywhere now, but which one will reveal his true identity?

Arkham City and the Bookbinder both occupy Batman''s mind, competing for his attention. Due to Arkham City, the crime situation in Gotham becomes more and more dire, and the local economy begins to tank. But the riddles presented by the murderous Bookbinder prove so intriguing and challenging, Batman can hardly focus on anything else. Where will Bookbinder strike next?

Die New York Times-Bestsellerautorin, Drehbuchschreiberin und Comic-Autorin KAREN TRAVISS erhielt vor allem für ihre preisno minierte Wess''har- Romanserie viel positives Kritikerecho. Mit ihren Arbeiten zu Star Wars, Gears of War und Halo landet sie regelmässig auf den internationalen Bestsellerlisten. Die ehemalige Verteidigungskorrespondentin und TV- und Zeitungsjournalistin lebt und arbeitet in England. Die New York Times-Bestsellerautorin, Drehbuchschreiberin und Comic-Autorin KAREN TRAVISS erhielt vor allem für ihre preisno minierte Wess''har- Romanserie viel positives Kritikerecho. Mit ihren Arbeiten zu Star Wars, Gears of War und Halo landet sie regelmässig auf den internationalen Bestsellerlisten. Die ehemalige Verteidigungskorrespondentin und TV- und Zeitungsjournalistin lebt und arbeitet in England.

Following the sinking of the Jacinto at the conclusion of Volume 2,the Gears have fled to the island of Vectes where they struggle to defend thelast remnants of humankind from The Stranded and a new menace, The Lambent- a deadly, mutating lifeform.

Jim Gordon has to pick up the pieces when Sharp introduces tougher ID card checks in a bid to stop petty criminals heading back into Gotham. Catwoman learns about the profitable market for stolen first editions--but has she also learned the Bookbinder''s secret?

Batman struggles to connect the clues left behind by the Bookbinder. Retracing his steps, he re-examines the evidence, looking for the common thread that will blast the case wide open. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne and his public misgivings regarding Arkham City are starting to earn him some enemies in City Hall.

The legal system, backed by the media and the finances of Bruce Wayne, starts to fight back against the imprisonment of low-level protestors in Arkham City. Their success so angers Mayor Sharp, he''s desperate to find a news story to distract the public...perhaps a healthy dose of fear-mongering will do the trick? Elsewhere, Councilman Grove''s plan to pay "undesirables" to leave Gotham picks up steam. As Gotham falls apart, where will Batman look next for clues?

The Bookbinder''s trail leads Batman to an unlikely neighborhood and into a world that Gotham has forgotten. He''s sure he''s got his man, but can he find enough evidence to stop the Bookbinder, or uncover his adversary''s next plan to raise Gotham''s moral and intellectual standards?

Der zweite Einsatz des Klonkrieger Elite-Kommandos! Wo reguläre Klonkrieger-Truppen nicht ausreichen, kommen sie zum Einsatz: Die Republic Commandos. Kleine schlagkräftige Eliteeinheiten, die normalerweise weit hinter den feindlichen Linien operieren. Doch diesmal hat sich das Szenario geändert. Ihr Einsatzort ist Triple Zero. Die Koordinaten der republikanischen Heimatwelt Corouscant! Der zweite Streich der legendären Republic Commandos. Basierend auf dem Action-Knaller von Activision!

Diana has nine days to step between two warring facets of godhood and stave off a disaster for those caught in the crossfire. "Nine Days" part 3 of 3.

Nine Days part 1 of 3! It takes nine days, the gods say, for an anvil to fall to Earth from Olympus. But what happens when it strikes the world of men? Wonder Woman doesn''t want to find out...

Nyx, primordial goddess of night, is indifferent to the fate of the mortals below when she decides to teach her daughter Strife a lesson. But Diana of Themyscira is determined to protect humanity from the consequences. "Nine Days" part 2 of 3.

On the surface, it seems like just another routine contract for Boba Fett and his Mandalorian commandos, but the mystery client who hires them to start a small war is more dangerous than any of them can possibly imagine. When the Yuuzhan Vong invasion force sweeps into the galaxy, the Mandalorians find they’re on the wrong side–fighting for an alien culture that will bring about the end of their own. Now Fett has to choose between his honor and the survival of his people. Since he’ s a practical man, he’s determined help the resistance beat the Yuuzhan Vong—even if it means working with a Jedi agent. Trouble is, no one trusts a man with Fett’ s reputation. So convincing the New Republic that they’re fighting on the same side is a tall order. Denounced as traitors, Fett’s Mandalorians need to stay one step ahead of their Yuuzhan Vong paymasters–and the Republic who sees them as collaborators with the most destructive enemy the galaxy has ever faced. . . . BONUS: This original novella includes an excerpt from Star Wars: Republic Commando: Hard Contact and an interview with the author.

Wenn die Dunkelheit das Licht verdrängt, wird eine Heldin geboren Jacen Solo wollte seine Familie schützen und der Galaxis Frieden und Sicherheit bringen - doch stattdessen ist aus ihm ein Sith-Lord und tyrannischer Herrscher geworden. Doch seine Schwester Jaina glaubt eine Möglichkeit gefunden zu haben, wie sie ihn noch aufhalten könnte - auch wenn das bedeutet, sich mit einem alten Feind zu verbünden ... Karen Traviss war Korrespondentin aus dem Verteidigungsministerium und TV- und Zeitungsjournalistin. Ausserdem hat sie als Pressesprecherin der Polizei gearbeitet. Sie lebt in Devizes, England.

Die Wahrheit des Sternenkrieges! Anakin Skywalkers Jedi-Padawan Ahsoka sollte eigentlich an einer Übung teilnehmen, doch der Notruf eines Jedimeisters lässt das Manöver unwichtig erscheinen. Sofort bricht Ahsoka mit einem Trupp junger Klonkrieger auf, um einen Agenten der Republik zu befreien. Der Auftrag wird beinahe zum Fiasko und Ahsoka muss erkennen, dass dem Krieg nicht nur Soldaten und Droiden zum Opfer fallen ... Wo die animierte Fernsehserie endete, beginnen die wahren Abenteuer erst! Karen Traviss war Korrespondentin aus dem Verteidigungsministerium und TV- und Zeitungsjournalistin. Ausserdem hat sie als Pressesprecherin der Polizei gearbeitet. Sie lebt in Devizes, England.

Desde niños, los tres eran inseparables; como soldados, no. Marcus, Fénix y Dominic Santiago lucharon al lado del hermano mayor de Dominic, Carlos, en Aspho Fields durante el épico enfrentamiento que cambiaría el curso de las Guerras del Péndulo. Ahora una nueva batalla se libra, una batalla de la que, esta vez sí, dependerá el futuro de la Humanidad. Pero mientras la última fortaleza de Sera se prepara para recibir otro ataque de las hordas Locust, los fantasmas vuelven a perseguir a Marcus y Dom, así como el regreso de un antiguo camarada amenaza con desvelar un secreto atroz que Marcus ha jurado guardar.