Jedi Twilight (Star Wars: Coruscant Nights I)
Written by: Michael Reaves
Editorial Reviews:
With the dark ascension of the Empire, and the Jedi Knights virtually wiped out, one Jedi who escaped the massacre is slated for a date with destiny–and a confrontation with Darth Vader.
Jax Pavan is one of the few Jedi Knights who miraculously survived the slaughter that followed Palpatine’s ruthless Order 66. Now, deep in Coruscant’s Blackpit Slums, Jax ekes out a living as a private investigator, trying to help people in need while concealing his Jedi identity and staying one step ahead of the killers out for Jedi blood. And they’re not the only ones in search of the elusive Jax. Hard-boiled reporter Den Dhur and his buddy, the highly unorthodox droid I-5YQ, have shocking news to bring Jax–about the father he never knew.
But when Jax learns that his old Jedi Master has been killed, leaving behind the request that Jax finish a mission critical to the resistance, Jax has no choice but to emerge from hiding–and risk detection by Darth Vader–to fulfill his Master’s dying wish.
Don’t miss the continuing adventures in the Coruscant Nights series, coming this Fall!
If you like "Jedi Twilight (Star Wars: Coruscant Nights I), you might also like ...
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating:
Summary: A bit of mystery for Star Wars
Comment: This book was an instant favorite of mine. There is a bit of old style detective novel thrown in to the Star Wars universe, that offers a new take on the events in between the movies. I couldn't help wondering what it is the Darth Vader is after and if Jax Paven will ever be free of his pursuer. The ending still leaves you with some of the same questions that you start with and a few of the answers, but the remaining novels will hopefully fill in the rest of the blanks.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Star Wars Noir
Comment: I admit to having debated this book and its second volume for weeks before, with nothing else pressing to read, I purchased them and began to rip my way through this particular volume. I was nothing short of impressed, mostly because it was a Star Wars novel that seemed to have found a niche in mystery noir. I was thrilled by the characters, deeply enjoyed the subtle menace of Vader (very difficult to pull off - everybody seems to just want someone standing there looking scary and breathing with a clicky sound; Mr Reaves knows how to write Vader as a PRESENCE. Kudos.), and can't hardly wait to start the second volume.
A side note: I do recall seeing several reviews early for this book which stated that a dictionary was necessary in order to get through the book as Mr Reaves utilizes some odd vocabulary. Personally, I think that's rubbish; Mr Reaves wrote a hard-boiled noir set in the Star Wars universe and so he wrote in a noir style. I applaud him. At least he's trying something different; that's far more than I can say for most of the Star Wars books.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Worst Stars Wars novel I've read in a long time
Comment: Before I begin, I would like to point out that I am an avid Star Wars fan. I'm not one of those rabid ones with the entire universe memorized or anything like that, but I enjoy me some Star Wars. Now, on to the review.
I did not enjoy this book at all. The plot had promise, but never delivered. The main characters were similar enough that when Reaves changed the point of view, it was hard to tell. Throughout the book, Reaves has the horrible tendency to take a phrase that would be used in modern English and "Star Wars" it up, such as a droid going through a bunker "like a neutrino through plasma." Most Star Wars books have this to some degree, but Reaves in particular does this more often and with more ridiculous replacements. Finally, he gives traits to Force users that are so ludicrous that it really destroyed my suspension of disbelief.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Fantastically done
Comment: I bought this book and loved it. I could not put it down the charecters where well developed and the story left me wanting more.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Jedi Noir
Comment: First of all, the blurb on the back of the book (and repeated in the official synopsis) is incorrect. Jax Pavan is not eking out a living as a private investigator, at least not in book one of this series. The blurb probably is trying to evoke a sense of film noir, which on the other hand is correct. This series definately seems to be an attempt at Star Wars cyberpunk (or at least Jedi noir).
Following the virtual extinction of the Jedi with Order 66, Jax Pavan is one of the survivors, dwelling in the slum levels of the capital planet-city Coruscant. He is slowly joined by a motley collection of allies, including another Jedi, an unusual droid and a former investigative reporter. Driving them together is Darth Vader's unexplained desire to capture or kill Pavan, who like virtually everyone else, has no idea Vader is Jax's old friend Anakin Skywalker.
Vader is the only primary Star Wars character in the first book of this new trilogy. But there's also the significant presence of a character from the Star Wars book universe, Prince Xizor, on his path to taking over the Black Sun criminal organization. Everyone else is a new character, and one of the book's strengths is that their adventures are fascinating enough to make you look forward to the next volume.
There's also a passing reference to a couple of droids who can only be C-3P0 and R2-D2, which is kind of cute.
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780345477507
ISBN: 0345477502
Label: Del Rey
Manufacturer: Del Rey
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 368
Publication Date: 2006-07-01
Publisher: Del Rey
Release Date: 2008-06-24
Studio: Del Rey
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Editorial Reviews:
With the dark ascension of the Empire, and the Jedi Knights virtually wiped out, one Jedi who escaped the massacre is slated for a date with destiny–and a confrontation with Darth Vader.
Jax Pavan is one of the few Jedi Knights who miraculously survived the slaughter that followed Palpatine’s ruthless Order 66. Now, deep in Coruscant’s Blackpit Slums, Jax ekes out a living as a private investigator, trying to help people in need while concealing his Jedi identity and staying one step ahead of the killers out for Jedi blood. And they’re not the only ones in search of the elusive Jax. Hard-boiled reporter Den Dhur and his buddy, the highly unorthodox droid I-5YQ, have shocking news to bring Jax–about the father he never knew.
But when Jax learns that his old Jedi Master has been killed, leaving behind the request that Jax finish a mission critical to the resistance, Jax has no choice but to emerge from hiding–and risk detection by Darth Vader–to fulfill his Master’s dying wish.
Don’t miss the continuing adventures in the Coruscant Nights series, coming this Fall!
If you like "Jedi Twilight (Star Wars: Coruscant Nights I), you might also like ...
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating:
Summary: A bit of mystery for Star Wars
Comment: This book was an instant favorite of mine. There is a bit of old style detective novel thrown in to the Star Wars universe, that offers a new take on the events in between the movies. I couldn't help wondering what it is the Darth Vader is after and if Jax Paven will ever be free of his pursuer. The ending still leaves you with some of the same questions that you start with and a few of the answers, but the remaining novels will hopefully fill in the rest of the blanks.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Star Wars Noir
Comment: I admit to having debated this book and its second volume for weeks before, with nothing else pressing to read, I purchased them and began to rip my way through this particular volume. I was nothing short of impressed, mostly because it was a Star Wars novel that seemed to have found a niche in mystery noir. I was thrilled by the characters, deeply enjoyed the subtle menace of Vader (very difficult to pull off - everybody seems to just want someone standing there looking scary and breathing with a clicky sound; Mr Reaves knows how to write Vader as a PRESENCE. Kudos.), and can't hardly wait to start the second volume.
A side note: I do recall seeing several reviews early for this book which stated that a dictionary was necessary in order to get through the book as Mr Reaves utilizes some odd vocabulary. Personally, I think that's rubbish; Mr Reaves wrote a hard-boiled noir set in the Star Wars universe and so he wrote in a noir style. I applaud him. At least he's trying something different; that's far more than I can say for most of the Star Wars books.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Worst Stars Wars novel I've read in a long time
Comment: Before I begin, I would like to point out that I am an avid Star Wars fan. I'm not one of those rabid ones with the entire universe memorized or anything like that, but I enjoy me some Star Wars. Now, on to the review.
I did not enjoy this book at all. The plot had promise, but never delivered. The main characters were similar enough that when Reaves changed the point of view, it was hard to tell. Throughout the book, Reaves has the horrible tendency to take a phrase that would be used in modern English and "Star Wars" it up, such as a droid going through a bunker "like a neutrino through plasma." Most Star Wars books have this to some degree, but Reaves in particular does this more often and with more ridiculous replacements. Finally, he gives traits to Force users that are so ludicrous that it really destroyed my suspension of disbelief.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Fantastically done
Comment: I bought this book and loved it. I could not put it down the charecters where well developed and the story left me wanting more.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Jedi Noir
Comment: First of all, the blurb on the back of the book (and repeated in the official synopsis) is incorrect. Jax Pavan is not eking out a living as a private investigator, at least not in book one of this series. The blurb probably is trying to evoke a sense of film noir, which on the other hand is correct. This series definately seems to be an attempt at Star Wars cyberpunk (or at least Jedi noir).
Following the virtual extinction of the Jedi with Order 66, Jax Pavan is one of the survivors, dwelling in the slum levels of the capital planet-city Coruscant. He is slowly joined by a motley collection of allies, including another Jedi, an unusual droid and a former investigative reporter. Driving them together is Darth Vader's unexplained desire to capture or kill Pavan, who like virtually everyone else, has no idea Vader is Jax's old friend Anakin Skywalker.
Vader is the only primary Star Wars character in the first book of this new trilogy. But there's also the significant presence of a character from the Star Wars book universe, Prince Xizor, on his path to taking over the Black Sun criminal organization. Everyone else is a new character, and one of the book's strengths is that their adventures are fascinating enough to make you look forward to the next volume.
There's also a passing reference to a couple of droids who can only be C-3P0 and R2-D2, which is kind of cute.
Technical Details
Binding: Mass Market PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780345477507
ISBN: 0345477502
Label: Del Rey
Manufacturer: Del Rey
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 368
Publication Date: 2006-07-01
Publisher: Del Rey
Release Date: 2008-06-24
Studio: Del Rey
