Does a new start for the Galactic Alliance mark the beginning of the fall of the Jedi Order After a violent civil war and the devastation wrought by the now fallen Darth Caedus the Galactic Alliance is in crisis. From all corners politicians power brokers and military leaders converge on Coruscant for a crucial summit to restore order and determine the future of their unified worlds. But even more critical and far more uncertain is the future of the Jedi. In a shocking move Chief of State Natasi Daala orders the arrest of Luke Skywalker for failing to prevent Jacen Solos turn to the dark side and his subsequent reign of terror as a Sith Lord. But its only the first blow in an antiJedi backlash fueled by a hostile government and suspicious public. Negotiating his freedom in exchange for his exile from the Jedi Order Luke with his son Ben at his side sets out to unravel the shocking truth behind Jacen Solos corruption and downfall. But the secrets Luke uncovers may bring his questand life as he knows itto a sudden end. And all the while another Jedi Knight consumed by madness is headed to Coruscant on a fearsome mission that could devastate the entire galaxy. show more