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Catalyst (Star Wars)

A Rogue One Novel

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Catalyst (Star Wars)

By: James Luceno
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Lauded Star Wars author James Luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. 

War is tearing the galaxy apart. For years the Republic and the Separatists have battled across the stars, each building more and more deadly technology in an attempt to win the war. As a member of Chancellor Palpatine’s top-secret Death Star project, Orson Krennic is determined to develop a superweapon before the Republic’s enemies can. And an old friend of Krennic’s, the brilliant scientist Galen Erso, could be the key.

Galen’s energy-focused research has captured the attention of both Krennic and his foes, making the scientist a crucial pawn in the galactic conflict. But after Krennic rescues Galen; his wife, Lyra; and their young daughter, Jyn, from Separatist kidnappers, the Erso family is deeply in Krennic’s debt. Krennic then offers Galen an extraordinary opportunity: to continue his scientific studies with every resource put utterly at his disposal. While Galen and Lyra believe that his energy research will be used purely in altruistic ways, Krennic has other plans that will finally make the Death Star a reality. Trapped in their benefactor’s tightening grasp, the Ersos must untangle Krennic’s web of deception to save themselves—and the entire galaxy. Adventure Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera Star Wars
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Such a great story and creates a great build up to the begining of Rogue One. The movie is excellent on it';s own, but the story behind the relationship of many of the characters in the movie are well established in this novel.

Any Star Wars fan will love this book, excellently read and entertaining to the end...

Excellent lead up to Rogue One

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It was interesting enough to keep my attention. the ending was unsatisfying.

this work is typical James Luceno, lots of "office politics"

ending a bit unsatisfying

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another wonderful saga in the star wars universe. read well, scored well and great to read just before rouge one.

fantastic

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The back story of a genius engineer and his feisty wife was not the exciting roller coaster I saw in my mind’s eye. I was pining for blasters, lasers & God forbid, light sabres.

Where’s all the action gone?

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Catalyst is a fantastic story that gives its readers further depth into the characters of Rogue One. However, if I hadn't have already read or seen Rogue One, some of the characters would have been lost on me. Therefore personally, I would recommend listening to this book after watching or reading Rogue One.

I thoroughly enjoyed hearing the story behind Galen and Lyra Ersos involvement with the Empire. However, I absolutely loved learning of the uprising of Orson Krennic.
As a bonus, Catalyst also gives its readers more depth into the infamous Governor Tarkin... definitely worth a read.

The Rise of Krennic

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