This young adult novel, set in the golden age of the Jedi, follows Padawan Reath Silas, a studious Jedi-in-training who prefers books to battles. His journey to the galactic frontier takes an unexpected turn when a catastrophic hyperspace disaster forces his ship to take refuge on a seemingly abandoned space station. As strange events unfold, Reath and his fellow Jedi must investigate the station's dark secrets, facing danger and challenging their understanding of the Force. It's a compelling blend of space opera, mystery, and adventure, perfect for readers aged 12-18 who enjoy the Star Wars universe and stories about personal growth, bravery, and teamwork.
"Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menace...Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High Republic. Padawan Reath Silas is being sent from the cosmopolitan galactic capital of Coruscant to the undeveloped frontier and he couldn't be less happy about it. He'd rather stay at the Jedi Temple, studying the archives. But when the ship he's traveling on is knocked out of hyperspace in a galactic-wide disaster, Reath finds himself at the center of the action. The Jedi and their traveling companions find refuge on what appears to be an abandoned space station. But then strange things start happening, leading the Jedi to investigate the truth behind the mysterious station, a truth that could end in tragedy."--Provided by publisher.