part 2 of the jedi academy trilogy. one of the better trilogies in the expanded star wars universe. luke sets up a academy to train jedi on yavin. all goeswell until one recruit is led to the dark side by the spirit of an age old sith, exar kun. he makes major damage, kills billions, reders luke comatose and steals a super weapon. the story also involves the death star designers and there newest creation, the sun crusher and the introduction of a staple EU baddy Admiral Dalla. good readable series - kevin anderson is one of the most exciting sw authors

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