The second of a mass-market original trilogy charting the beginning of the galaxy's victory over the dreaded Yuuzhan Vong alien invaders. Under the leadership of Luke Skywalker and a combined Jedi-government council, the newly formed Galatic Federation of Free Alliances is doggedly fighting back--and winning. Luke is on a quest for a legend, in hope of bringing back the ultimate answer to the war. And a mysterious prophet has risen among the Yuuzhan Vong lower castes to turn Yuuzhan Vong culture on its ear. This adventure includes major storylines for favorite characters, both old and new.

Sean Williams and Shane Dix are the best-selling and award-winning co-authors of the Evergence series; their latest novel. Echoes of Earth was published in January 2002 (the sequel, Orphans of Earth is due in January 2003). Individually, both have numerous short story credits to their names, and Sean is a successful author in his own right. His novels include Metal Fatigue and The Resurrected Man; his fantasy series, The Books of Change, will conclude December 2002.

The 16th book in the New York Times-bestselling series, STAR WARS: THE NEW JEDI ORDER, continues the miniseries FORCE HERETIC, which began with REMNANT (2/03), an adventure featuring an unusual quest undertaken by Luke Skywalker and the rise of an unexpected anti-hero among the alien invaders.