This book is a must-read for any Star Wars fan looking to dive into a thrilling adventure set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. With Darth Vader battling a formidable villain named Xizor, the story takes unexpected turns, keeping readers hooked from start to finish. Get ready for epic lightsaber duels, daring rescues, and the fate of Luke Skywalker hanging in the balance. May the force be with you on this unforgettable journey.

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Here is the untold story of the events that took place between the movies The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi: a novel in which Darth Vader still lives--and battles a villain as powerful and evil as himself.SHADOWS OF THE EMPIREIt is a time of crisis. Han Solo, frozen in carbonite, is being taken to the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt. As Princess Leia mounts a rescue mission including Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, and a brilliant young pilot, Darth Vader pits himself against a cunning and ruthless rival. Xizor is the leader of a powerful crime syndicate who seeks to supplant Vader for the favor of their mutual master, the dreaded Emperor. Their target: Luke Skywalker. Suddenly Luke finds himself the potential prize of the two most evil entities in the galaxy--one who wants him alive...and one who wants him dead.

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