Star Wars Master & Apprentice, Paperback Book, By: Gray Claudia

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - An unexpected offer threatens the bond between Qui-Goon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi as the two Jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon Star Wars novel to take place before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. A Jedi must be a fearless warrior, a guardian of justice, and a scholar in the ways of the Force. But perhaps a Jedi's most essential duty is to pass on what they have learned. Master Yoda trained Doue; Doue trained Qui-Goon Jinn; and now Qui-Goon has a Palawan of his own. But while Qui-Goon has faced all manner of threats and danger as a Jedi, nothing has ever scared him like the thought of failing his apprentice. Obi-Wan Kenobi has deep respect for his Master, but struggles to understand him. Why must Qui-Goon so often disregard the laws that bind the Jedi? Why is Qui-Goon drawn to ancient Jedi prophecies instead of more practical concerns? And why wasn't Obi-Wan told that Qui-Goon is considering an invitation to join the Jedi Council--knowing it would mean the end of their partnership? The simple answer scares him: Obi-Wan has failed his Master. When Jedi Rael Averroes, another former student of Doue, requests their assistance with a political dispute, Jinn and Kenobi travel to the royal court of Pinal for what may be their final mission together. What should be a simple assignment quickly becomes clouded by deceit, and by visions of violent disaster that take hold in Qui-Goon's mind. As Qui-Goon's faith in prophecy grows, Obi-Win's faith in him is tested--just as a threat surfaces that will demand that Master and apprentice come together as never before, or be divided forever.