This first of six novels set during the legendary era of the Clone Wars presents an extraordinary story of war and loyalty, ideals and sacrifice, starring popular Jedi Master Mace Windu. .. . .
And he will learn the terrible price that must be paid when keepers of the peace are forced to make war.
He will leave behind the Republic he serves, the civilization he believes in, everything but his passion for peace and his devotion to his former Padawan.
Only he can stop her.
Only he can learn what has changed her.
Only he can find her.
Mace Windu trained Depa. a recording in Depa\'s own voice. . .
The only clue to her disappearance is a cryptic recording left at the scene of a brutal massacre: a recording that hints of madness and murder, and the darkness in the jungle .
But now the Separatists have pulled back, and Depa has not returned.
The Jedi Council has sent Depa Billaba--Mace\'s former Padawan and fellow Council member--to Haruun Kal to train the local tribesmen as a guerrilla resistance force.
The jungle planet of Haruun Kal, homeworld of the legendary Jedi Master Mace Windu, has become a battleground in the increasing hostilities between the Republic and the renegade Separatist movement.
In this essential Star Wars Legends novel, Mace Windu must journey to his long-forgotten homeworld to confront a terrifying mystery with dire personal consequences.
Includes a new Prologue by George Lucas and the bonus story Equipment by the author.
This first of six novels set during the legendary era of the Clone Wars presents an extraordinary story of war and loyalty, ideals and sacrifice, starring popular Jedi Master Mace Windu
