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(More customer reviews)First of all, this was a good, entertaining book. Not great, but good. Most of the stories tie in some way into the "mainstream" Star Wars universe, and even those that don't still make sense. I would not however, recommend this to someone who is not well versed in the "Expanded Universe" of Star Wars, but if you have read most of the books than this one is certainly a jewel. Though I think the title is somewhat misplaced, (most of the stories take place long after the the Empire has fallen.) besides that I have no real complaints. The stories are:
First Contact: My favorite, tells how Mara Jade hooked up with Talon Karrde.
Tinnian on Trial: A spoiled rich girl quickly becomes a hardened fighter when her family is murdered by the Empire.
The Final Exit: Yet another smuggler's confused encounter with a Jedi Knight of old.
Missed Chance: A Corran Horn story taking place before he was in Rogue Squadron.
Retreat from Coruscant: During Dark Empire a mail cargo captain is trapped on Coruscant during the Emperial invasion.
A Certain Point of View: A young woman with Imperial upbringing meets up with an old love, but has a change of heart when she finds out his true loyalties.
Blaze if Glory: A somewhat confusing story about a group of smugglers.
Slaying Dragons: An interesting depiction of what it might have been like for an ordinary imperial family, and the effect the war had on them.
Do No Harm: A Rebel doctor is forced to break his oath to do no harm in order to save one of his patients.
Side Trip:(four parts) This long but fascinating story is a collaboration between the two best Star Wars authors, Timothy Zahn, and Michael Stackpole.
Anyway, this book is highly recommendable if you know your Star Wars. Good for fans of any age.
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