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Star Wars: Scourge (Star Wars)
by
Jeff Grubb
In the heart of crime-ridden Hutt Space, a Jedi Scholar searches for justice.
While trying to obtain the coordinates of a secret, peril-packed, but potentially beneficial trade route, a novice Jedi is killed—and the motive for his murder remains shrouded in mystery. Now his former Master, Jedi archivist Mander Zuma, wants answers, even as he fights to erase doubts about his...more
While trying to obtain the coordinates of a secret, peril-packed, but potentially beneficial trade route, a novice Jedi is killed—and the motive for his murder remains shrouded in mystery. Now his former Master, Jedi archivist Mander Zuma, wants answers, even as he fights to erase doubts about his...more
Paperback, 302 pages
Published
April 24th 2012
by Random House Publishing Group
(first published January 1st 2012)
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"Size matters not. Inertia, however, is a pain in the butt."
At the death of his apprentice, Toro Irana, Mander Zuma arrives on Makem Te to investigate why his apprentice died under such unusual circumstances and to finish up the mission. It becomes clear that Toro was addicted to a new, dangerous drug called Tempest. As he investigates, he teams up with Toro's sister, Reen, a Bothan named Eddey, and a CSA agent named Angela Krin. Where is the spice coming from--and can Mander, the unconventional...more
At the death of his apprentice, Toro Irana, Mander Zuma arrives on Makem Te to investigate why his apprentice died under such unusual circumstances and to finish up the mission. It becomes clear that Toro was addicted to a new, dangerous drug called Tempest. As he investigates, he teams up with Toro's sister, Reen, a Bothan named Eddey, and a CSA agent named Angela Krin. Where is the spice coming from--and can Mander, the unconventional...more
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I enjoyed the book because it wasn't trying to be part of a trilogy or multi-part saga, it didn't have cameoes or even mention ANY of the major characters in the Star Wars universe, and it took me places that I've never been to, and I've been following this universe for quite some time, so that's saying something!
A rookie Jedi dies, his Master investigates and before you can say "I have a bad feeling about this" the book is neck deep in gangsters, thugs, assassins, drug dealers, biker gangs, and...more
A rookie Jedi dies, his Master investigates and before you can say "I have a bad feeling about this" the book is neck deep in gangsters, thugs, assassins, drug dealers, biker gangs, and...more
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There is nothing novel in a story which featured a protagonist who was not confident in his abilities, even if he was a Jedi Master. But Mander Zuma was a different breed of Jedi Master - he was an Archivist. In other words, he was a librarian with spectacles to go with (yes, he really had specs).
What made Mander Zuma such an interesting character was his status as an Archivist (again, librarian with specs)....more
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There is nothing novel in a story which featured a protagonist who was not confident in his abilities, even if he was a Jedi Master. But Mander Zuma was a different breed of Jedi Master - he was an Archivist. In other words, he was a librarian with spectacles to go with (yes, he really had specs).
What made Mander Zuma such an interesting character was his status as an Archivist (again, librarian with specs)....more
Synopsis: When Jedi Toro Irana is found murdered, his Master, Mander Zuma, searches for the truth behind his Apprentice's death. To do so, Master Zuma must deal with Toro's sister, Reen, and venture into the world of the dastardly Hutts.
Review: This is a science-fiction/mystery novel, which smacks of some of the works of writer Jack McDevitt. Unfortunately, Scourge pales in comparison to Mr. McDevitt's writings. Though this Star Wars whodunit has its moments, taking Lucas' multimillion-grossing...more
Review: This is a science-fiction/mystery novel, which smacks of some of the works of writer Jack McDevitt. Unfortunately, Scourge pales in comparison to Mr. McDevitt's writings. Though this Star Wars whodunit has its moments, taking Lucas' multimillion-grossing...more
While I certainly enjoy the long-form series of Star Wars novels, such as the recently concluded "Fate of the Jedi", I do think there needs to be a balance. Much like the Star Trek novels, there's room for continuity-laden continuations of the main timeline/narrative, and stand-alone novels set during a particular period or time. When there are massive events taking place in the galaxy, one would expect that the consequences and shifts in the status quo will have a ripple effect on the smaller s...more
I received this title free through the GoodReads First Reads program and it is an excellent story for the Star Wars universe. Finally one people like. I still don't see why the haters (NJO, Jedi Academy, Black Fleet Crisis) because I thought they were great. I guess some people just don't like different, it has to be the same all the time. Anyways, this is a great action/mystery story full of blasters and sabers, and we learn along with the Jedi archivist about his role and powers along the way,...more
This was the most I enjoyed reading a Star Wars novel in quite a long while. The "Coruscant Nights" series was supposed to be the Star Wars take on noir detective fiction, but Scourge does it much better and convincingly.
The plot is simple, and hews closely to the noir formula. There's a murder. In this case, the victim is a Jedi. Someone investigates the murder. In this case, the dead Jedi's master. The investigation leads into the dark reaches of the underworld, where the detective meets all...more
The plot is simple, and hews closely to the noir formula. There's a murder. In this case, the victim is a Jedi. Someone investigates the murder. In this case, the dead Jedi's master. The investigation leads into the dark reaches of the underworld, where the detective meets all...more
I liked this book because it wasn't your typical Star Wars novel. You won't see any of the big established characters of the Expanded Universe, while a few may be mentioned here and there the cast is all new. The main character Mander Zuma is not your typical Jedi Knight. He spends most of his time in the archives and is essentially a Jedi Librarian. It was interesting to see a Jedi who isn't a complete unstoppable force in combat. Finally, there are some Hutts in the novel that are about as far...more
I was kind of skeptical going into this book. I did not like the cover art. It was a stand alone novel so all the characters were new. And I felt the subject matter (drugs) was not a welcome subjet matter in the Star Wars universe. The only thing that I could see that I would enjoy is it dealt with Hutts. Who doesn't like Hutts? That being said, this book really surpised me. I enjoyed the characters and the subject matter did not overwhelm the plot of the book. If you read the Star Wars expanded...more
Never trust a Hutt. That should be the tagline for this book. And so starts the adventures of some random Jedi investigating the death of his former apprentice and gets involved in the spice trade. A not terrible addition to Star Wars EU however it's pretty unexceptional and pretty unnecessary. It comes from a Star Wars role playing game and I guess if you play the game the story may mean something to you. To the rest of us it's just a quick and mildly entertaining read about an unexceptional Je...more
This book reminded me of X-Wing: Rogue Squadron, taken to the extreme, a Star Wars book without any of the characters that appear in the movies/TV shows, where a Jedi librarian (make that "archivist") has to find out why his apprentice was killed, and his own place in the Force at the same time.
A nice little detective/action story set in the Galaxy Far Far Away, which feels familiar, with Hutts, Rodians, cantinas, even the Corporate Sector Authority from the old Han Solo books...
A nice little detective/action story set in the Galaxy Far Far Away, which feels familiar, with Hutts, Rodians, cantinas, even the Corporate Sector Authority from the old Han Solo books...
I enjoyed this Star Wars book. I'm a big fan of the Star Wars universe and was pleased when I won a free copy of this book from Goodreads.
The protagonist Jedi Master Mander Zuma is a Jedi Archivist on Yavin 4 at Luke's Academy. He is more accustomed to spending his time in the library doing research then being out in the field on a mission. But when his former apprentice turns up dead he vows to see the mission through. Even though he doubts his ability to use the Force he gains confidence over...more
The protagonist Jedi Master Mander Zuma is a Jedi Archivist on Yavin 4 at Luke's Academy. He is more accustomed to spending his time in the library doing research then being out in the field on a mission. But when his former apprentice turns up dead he vows to see the mission through. Even though he doubts his ability to use the Force he gains confidence over...more
I received Star Wars: Scourge free through Goodreads First Reads.
This is the first Star Wars book that I have ever read. That being said, I was comparing the Jedi master in Scourge to those of the movies- not a good idea. So instead, I started over and read Scourge for what it is, a stand alone novel. That is when it became an exciting, fast-paced read.
The characters fit together and the story flows without any stumbling points or hesitations.
An overall very enjoyable read.
This is the first Star Wars book that I have ever read. That being said, I was comparing the Jedi master in Scourge to those of the movies- not a good idea. So instead, I started over and read Scourge for what it is, a stand alone novel. That is when it became an exciting, fast-paced read.
The characters fit together and the story flows without any stumbling points or hesitations.
An overall very enjoyable read.
Entertaining premise; the overall plot is one of the best in recent Star Wars EU memory. This is a very good example of what I find appealing about the standalone novels. The writing, while never atrocious, unfortunately never gets to be especially good. The style is okay but characterization is weak, and that fault kept me emotionally at arm's length. An exciting but somewhat hollow read.
A Novice Jedi is killed while trying to obtain the coordinates of a secret potentially benefical trade route---- The motive for his murder remains a mystery. His former master Malder Zuma a Jedi archivist wants answers, even as he fights to erase doubts about his own abilities as a Jedi. But what Mander gets is immersion into a perilous under world of the Hutts as he struggles to stay one step ahead in the game of smuggler,s, killers, and crime lords bent on total control. I enjoyed this book,i...more
The rating is bumped up relative to others of this genre.
A refreshing change of pace from most Expanded Universe fare. Cast features none of the "usual suspects" and partly because of that major characters could grow during the story. And yet the history, racial types and geography of Star Wars are well represented. An amazingly subtle, well-plotted storyline.
A refreshing change of pace from most Expanded Universe fare. Cast features none of the "usual suspects" and partly because of that major characters could grow during the story. And yet the history, racial types and geography of Star Wars are well represented. An amazingly subtle, well-plotted storyline.
I thought it was interesting mystery in the Star Wars universe; I particularly liked how it was set in the post-Rebellion era yet it held its own instead of relying heavily on references from other series which would have alienated some of the readers including me because I haven't been able to get to reading all the Star Wars novels yet.
This was an enjoyable Star Wars read. Nothing spectacular, but I think I'm ok with some non-spectacular stories for awhile.
A jedi librarian has to find out why his former padawan died and along the way figures out that he's not a total loser because he's not Anakin Skywalker.
And Hutts. I like Hutts. They are great villains and make great characters you love to hate.
A jedi librarian has to find out why his former padawan died and along the way figures out that he's not a total loser because he's not Anakin Skywalker.
And Hutts. I like Hutts. They are great villains and make great characters you love to hate.
I didn't know at all what to expect from this book, and the prologue wasn't very promising to me. But I enjoyed the tale quite a bit in the end. The story felt fresh to me, and I mustered up interest in a character who was entirely new to me. I'd have liked to see him get a bit more introspective about his relationship to the Force and/or his apprentice, but in the end Star Wars novels never really get into that level of character motivation / development. I can still be disappointed about it, t...more
This is another novel from the Star Wars Expanded Universe which takes place during the New Republic era. Mander Zuma, a Jedi archivist, pairs up with 2 spacers and the Corporate Sector Authority in tracking down the Tempest spice dealers in Hutt space. I enjoyed "exploring" other parts of the galaxy and when Popara the Hutt literally blew up!
This book is an interesting change of pace from most of the Star Wars books out there. While not a must read, it is an excellent character study of a Jedi with an unusual skill set and also delves into Hutt culture in great detail.
First, I won this book through the Goodreads giveaway.
Master Jedi Mander Zuma is not Jedi that I've read about before. His methods are different and gives the character a fresh new look about the Jedi Order. A trustworthy Hutt was also unique interest in this book.
I really like the stand alone story which doesn't allow the standard Star Wars canon of previous book of the "core" characters.
I'm passing this book on to a friend, that I know will love it as much as I did.
Master Jedi Mander Zuma is not Jedi that I've read about before. His methods are different and gives the character a fresh new look about the Jedi Order. A trustworthy Hutt was also unique interest in this book.
I really like the stand alone story which doesn't allow the standard Star Wars canon of previous book of the "core" characters.
I'm passing this book on to a friend, that I know will love it as much as I did.
A good stand alone Star wars novel which does not require that you have read any of the other novels first. Plenty of twists and turns that made it quite interesting and fun to read.
The SW books keep getting better & better, in comparison to what we had after the OT came out. I would read something by this author again if it was set in the SW EU.
I have received this book through Goodreads First Reads Program. I admired the flow of the story as being right up there with how the Star Wars movies go and I admit this is my first Star Wars book I have had the pleasure to read. I finished this within a matter of days and the plot twists and subtle hints left me thinking I knew and then steering me onto a new path of adventure and Hutt culture. I would recommend this to any fan of the movies, books, or anyone who is even interested in either.
He is a new Star Wars author and I feel like he did a pretty good job with a unique story.
A nice change from the recent dark and dreary Star Wars novels. It felt more like the old space opera of my youth, and was a decent read overall.
I recieved this book as a Goodreads First Read.
As a fan of Star Wars, I love exploring the rich universe that the franchise provides. This story is no different. Although it took me forever to get through the book, there was never a dull moment. (I have been slowly working my way through it since I recieved it in the mail due to my crazy work schedual and a crazy three year-old.) A librarian (archivist) Jedi and his companions going up against a drug lord and his cronies makes for an interesting...more
As a fan of Star Wars, I love exploring the rich universe that the franchise provides. This story is no different. Although it took me forever to get through the book, there was never a dull moment. (I have been slowly working my way through it since I recieved it in the mail due to my crazy work schedual and a crazy three year-old.) A librarian (archivist) Jedi and his companions going up against a drug lord and his cronies makes for an interesting...more
It is like any other Star Wars novel. So the read is a good read (a fun couple of hours), but not a great one. I am not left thinking, "Wow, I want to read that again" but rather "Really, that was the big twist?" I was disappointed that the big twist was the opposite of what I hoped for, and therefore should have known it all along. And so concluding a story by being disappointed, is not really a good way to conclude at all.
(Book was received free through the Goodreads First Read giveaways.)
(Book was received free through the Goodreads First Read giveaways.)
So, Jedi librarian (err, archivist) vs. drug lords. Kinda fun.
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