{"product_id":"tarkin-star-wars-paperback","title":"Tarkin: Star Wars - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Luceno\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . .\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBestselling \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: Darth Plagueis\u003c\/i\u003e treatment, bringing the legendary character from \u003ci\u003eA New Hope\u003c\/i\u003e to full, fascinating life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe's the scion of an honorable and revered family. A dedicated soldier and distinguished legislator. Loyal proponent of the Republic and trusted ally of the Jedi Order. Groomed by the ruthless politician and Sith Lord who would be Emperor, Governor Wilhuff Tarkin rises through the Imperial ranks, enforcing his authority ever more mercilessly . . . and zealously pursuing his destiny as the architect of absolute dominion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRule through the fear of force rather than force itself, \u003c\/i\u003ehe advises his Emperor. Under Tarkin's guidance, an ultimate weapon of unparalleled destruction moves ever closer to becoming a terrifying reality. When the so-called Death Star is completed, Tarkin is confident that the galaxy's lingering pockets of Separatist rebellion will be brought to heel--by intimidation . . . or annihilation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUntil then, however, insurgency remains a genuine threat. Escalating guerrilla attacks by resistance forces and newfound evidence of a growing Separatist conspiracy are an immediate danger the Empire must meet with swift and brutal action. And to bring down a band of elusive freedom fighters, the Emperor turns to his most formidable agents: Darth Vader, the fearsome new Sith enforcer as remorseless as he is mysterious; and Tarkin--whose tactical cunning and cold-blooded efficiency will pave the way for the Empire's supremacy . . . and its enemies' extinction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTarkin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eTarkin\u003c\/i\u003e tells a compelling tale of mystery while revealing much about a character who has fueled debate among fans since 1977, as well as the oppressive regime he represents.  James] Luceno has proven once again that the villains of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e are as much fun as the good guys.\"\u003cb\u003e--New York \u003ci\u003eDaily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Another home run in the new canon . . . This is the highest and best distillation of Tarkin stories, old and new, we've ever been given.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBig Shiny Robot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A spectacular novel, with the intrigue, action, and profound characterization we have come to expect from the pen of Luceno . . .  \u003ci\u003eTarkin\u003c\/i\u003e] provides a nuanced, multi-faceted anti-hero who is captivating, ominous, and calculating; in many ways, this is an origin tale of the Empire  and] a fascinating portrait of one of the more popular characters in the Original Trilogy. It may very well be one my favorite \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e novels.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eCoffee with Kenobi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A fascinating look at the pathos of one of the galaxy's most criminally underused characters.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eTheForce.net\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Luceno\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e novels \u003ci\u003eDarth Plagueis, Millennium Falcon, Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader, Cloak of Deception, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLabyrinth of Evil, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as the New Jedi Order novels \u003ci\u003eAgents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAgents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse, The Unifying Force, \u003c\/i\u003e and the eBook \u003ci\u003eDarth Maul: Saboteur\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland, with his wife and youngest child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.4 x 4.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 30, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42176181141639,"sku":"9780553392906","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/be394391de056f710933b1d981ed5d89.webp?v=1733387639","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/tarkin-star-wars-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}