"Abandoned by his master, Obi-Wan Kenobi is determined to prove himself by embarking on a mission alone, during which he lands on a mysterious planet inhabited by feral, Force-wielding teens and experiences wild freedom until he comes face-to-face with his worst fear."--

The Galactic Republic is crumbling. Valorum, Supreme Chancellor, calls for an emergency trade summit. As humans and aliens gather, conspiracies sealed with large sums of money run rampant, and no one is aboves suspicion. But the greatest threat of all remains unknown to everyone except three members of the Trade Federation.

Qui-Gon Jinn, a Jedi Master, has difficulty training young Obi-Wan Kenobi, because he can't forget the betrayal by his first apprentice, Xanatos.

Xanatos has set a trap for Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon but his day of reckoning has come.

"A queen is dying. Her angry son is conspiring to thwart his planet's elections and maintain his rule. But he might not be her only heir. There may be another bearing the elusive Mark of the Crown. Qui-Gon Jinn and young Obi-Wan Kenobi came to the planet of Gala as guardians of peace. Now they are facing a deadly battle for power and royal position. The true heir must be found. The Jedi must find the way"--Page 4 of cover.

Beginning the Age of Star Wars - epic adventures featuring your favorite characters from all three film trilogies! And first up are the heroes and villains of the days of the Old Republic! Witness the moments that define them, the incredible battles that shaped them - and their eternal conflict between light and darkness!