Alexander Freed crafts compelling narratives that often explore the grittier aspects of urban environments, infusing his work with a distinctive, somber charm. His ability to weave intricate plots and develop memorable characters has garnered critical acclaim. Freed's stories delve into the complex interplay of hope and despair, offering readers profound insights into the human condition. He consistently delivers thought-provoking tales that resonate long after the final page.
Go beyond the film with a novelization featuring new scenes and expanded material. As the shadows of the Empire loom ever larger across the galaxy, so do deeply troubling rumors. The Rebellion has learned of a sinister Imperial plot to bring entire worlds to their knees. Deep in Empire-dominated space, a machine of unimaginable destructive power is nearing completion. A weapon too terrifying to contemplate . . . and a threat that may be too great to overcome. from the publisher's description
The aces of the New Republic have one final chance to defeat the darkness of Shadow Wing in this thrilling conclusion to the Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron trilogy! In the wake of Yrica Quell's shocking decision-and one of the fiercest battles of their lives-the remnants of Alphabet Squadron seek answers and closure across a galaxy whose old war scars are threatening to reopen. Soran Keize has returned to the tip of Shadow Wing's spear. Operation Cinder, the terrifying protocol of planetary extermination that began in the twilight of the Imperial era, burns throughout the galaxy. Shadow Wing is no longer wounded prey fleeing the hunters of the New Republic. With its leader, its strength has returned, and its Star Destroyers and TIE squadrons lurk in the darkness between stars, carrying out the fallen Emperor's final edict of destruction-as well as another, stranger mission, one Keize has championed not for the dying Empire, but for its loyal soldiers. Alphabet Squadron's ships are as ramshackle and damaged as their spirits, but they've always had one another. Now, as they face the might of Keize's reborn juggernaut, they aren't sure they even have that. How do you catch a shadow? How do you kill it? And when you're finally victorious, who pays the price?
The aces of Alphabet Squadron have one final chance to defeat the darkness of Shadow Wing in this thrilling conclusion to the Star Wars trilogy!In the wake of Yrica Quell's shocking decision-and one of the fiercest battles of their lives-the remnants of Alphabet Squadron seek answers and closure across a galaxy whose old war scars are threatening to reopen. Soran Keize has returned to the tip of Shadow Wing's spear. Operation Cinder, the terrifying protocol of planetary extermination which began in the twilight of the Imperial era, burns throughout the galaxy. Shadow Wing is no longer wounded prey fleeing the hunters of the New Republic. With its leader, its strength has returned, and its Star Destroyers and TIE squadrons lurk in the darkness between stars, carrying out the fallen Emperor's final edict of destruction-as well as another, stranger mission, one Keize has championed not for the dying Empire, but for its loyal soldiers.Alphabet Squadron's ships are as ramshackle and damaged as their spirits, but they've always had each other. Now, as they face the might of Keize's reborn juggernaut, they aren't even sure they have that. How do you catch a shadow? How do you kill it? And when you're finally victorious, who pays the price?
Deep in Empire-dominated space, a machine of unimaginable destructive power is nearing completion. A weapon too terrifying to contemplate ... and a threat that may be too geat to overcome. If the worlds at the Empire's mercy stand any chance, it lies with an unlikely band of allies: a resourceful young woman seeking vengeance, a rebel commander on a mission of assassination, a defector from the Empire's military, a blind holy man and his crack-shot companion, and a deadly Imperial droid turned against its former masters. In their hands rests the new hope that could turn the tide toward a crucial Rebellion victory - if only they can capture the plans to the Empire's new weapon. But even as they race toward their dangerous goal, the specter of their ultimate enemy darkens the skies. Waiting to herald the Empire's brutal reign with a burst of annihilation worthy of its dreaded name: Death Star.
In Bioware's dark fantasy world of Thedas there are those who are willing to sacrifice their humanity for wealth and power, and those who will die to protect innocent people from them.The heroes of Thedas are often from unlikely places, some are pulled in to save the day by an odd string of fate, others seek adventure out on their own. These are their stories. The lonely king Alistair seeks out his father who was lost at sea fifteen years prior, but now he has a reason to think the old king is still alive. With the help of his friends, Varric the silver tongued Dwarven rogue and Isabella the legendary pirate, Alistair just may find out what happened to his father. The small party will face down assassins, dragons, Qunari elites, corrupted mages and more in their epic quest.As a great cataclysm causes a rift in the sky to tear open, two mercenaries find themselves pulled into fighting alongside the Inquisition against eldritch horrors from the Fade and monstrous soldiers corrupted by red lyrium. Meanwhile, across the sea, in Kirkwall, a drunken knight and his deft squire stumble upon a nefarious plot to steal a priceless relic. Their best solution: steal it first.This will be a must have collection for Dragon Age fans everywhere.Collects Dragon Age: The Silent Grove #1-6, Dragon Age: Those Who Speak #1-3, Dragon Age: Until We Sleep #1-3, Dragon Age: Magekiller #1-5, and Dragon Age: Knight Errant #1-5.
King Alistair, a reluctant monarch, journeys to an empire of evil mages to uncover the fate of his lost father. Joined by pirate captain Isabela and merchant Varric, he faces an army of cultists in his quest.
In this first novel of a new trilogy, a group of veteran New Republic pilots transforms from hunted to hunters amid the chaos following the fall of the Empire. Set after Return of the Jedi, the story centers on Yrica Quell, a defector from the Imperial cause, who finds herself in a shantytown for deserters. Her life takes a turn when she is chosen to join Alphabet Squadron, a diverse team of pilots each flying different starfighters. Tasked by General Hera Syndulla, their mission is to track down and eliminate the dangerous Shadow Wing, a group of TIE fighters wreaking havoc in their final moments of power. The squadron embodies the spirit of the Rebellion—resourceful and scrappy—but transitioning from underdogs to heroes proves challenging. Each member grapples with personal demons that threaten their mission as much as their enemies. To safeguard the hard-won peace, they must learn to work together. This novel is part of a crossover event with Marvel’s TIE Fighter miniseries, which explores Shadow Wing's attempts to undermine the New Republic.
The Galactic Civil War rages on. Twilight Company is the nickname for the men and women, human and nonhuman, of the Sixty-First Mobile Infantry. Defiance is their most powerful weapon until they are ordered to fall back in the face of superior opposition numbers and firepower. An unlikely ally gives the Rebel Alliance's hardest-fighting warriors a crucial chance to turn retreat into resurgence as they strike at the ultimate target: the very heart of the Empire's military machine
News of the New Republic's victory still reverberates through the galaxy. In its wake, the capital ships of the newly legitimised galactic government journey to the farthest stars, seeking out and crushing the remnants of Imperial tyranny. But some old ghosts are harder to banish than others. And none are more dangerous than Shadow Wing. Yrica Quell's ragtag Alphabet Squadron still leads the search for Shadow Wing, but they're no closer to their goal - and the pressure to find their quarry before it's too late has begun to shake them apart. Determined to finish the fight once and for all, Quell works with New Republic Intelligence's contentious Caern Adan and the legendary General Hera Syndulla to prepare the riskiest gambit of her starfighting career - a trap for Shadow Wing that could finish the chase once and for all. But in the darkness, their enemy has evolved. Soran Keize, last of the Imperial aces, has stepped into the power vacuum at the head of Shadow Wing, reinvigorating the faltering unit in their hour of need. Once adrift in the aftershocks of the war, Keize has found meaning again, leading the lost soldiers of his unit through to safety. The only thing standing in his way? The most mismatched squadron in the New Republic Navy, led by his former mentee: the traitor Yrica Quell.
In this prequel to Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök, follow Baldr, the valiant son of Havi on his quest to forge a lasting peace among the realms. War is about to break out between the two neighboring realms of Muspelheim and Svartalfheim. Surtr, lord of the Muspels, is gathering his army of fire giants. Determined to prevent such bloodshed, Baldr, son of Odin and god of light, enlists the help of the great trickster god, Loki. Will Loki betray Baldr and the rest of the Æsir? Or will Baldr win the heart of the daughter of the Surtr and forge a lasting peace between the Nine Realms?Written by Alex Freed (Star Wars: The Old Republic) and illustrated by Martin Tunica (Crossed + One Hundred, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla - Song of Glory) with colors by Michael Atiyeh and letters by Jimmy Betancourt, this hardcover collection is an essential addition to the legendary universe of Assassin's Creed!Collects Assassin's Creed Valhalla Series II #1-#3.
