Thomas, Michael David

A small band of Jedi gather to fight the Sith, setting a trap for the Emperor's new enforcer, Darth Vader, after Order 66 leaves most of their brethren dead or driven underground.

Chronicles the continuing adventures of heroes and villains in the Clone Wars, including Saesee Tiin, Ki-Adi-Mundi and Nivi-Anu, clone commandos, and Plo Koon and Kit Fisto.

Contains four comic-book stories set before and during the period of "Star Wars: Episode III," featuring Jedi Aayla Secura, Padawan Joc Sah, and Bail Organa.

It is a dark time for the galaxy and a time when every sword must be ready for battle, but there are rays of hope, one of the Separatists' leaders has been dealt a crushing, personal defeat, and a hero of the Republic, believed lost, is returned.