Life Debt by Chuck Wendig

This novel continues the thrilling adventures set in the Star Wars universe, following the aftermath of the original trilogy. The story delves into the efforts of the New Republic to secure its fragile hold on the galaxy, facing threats from the remnants of the Empire. Central to the narrative is the ragtag team led by Norra Wexley, tasked with hunting down Imperial war criminals. Their mission takes an unexpected turn when they receive a distress call from Han Solo, leading them on a perilous quest to free the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk from Imperial control. Alongside, the narrative explores the dark schemes of the Empire's remnants, setting the stage for new conflicts and the rise of familiar and new heroes.

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Total Points: 27

Since this book was first published in 2016, there is a penalty of 67.2%. The age adjusted score is 8.86.

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