Mace windus former padawan, and current fellow council member, goes rogue. Not resting on its laurels as the latest star wars release it endeavoured to be an interesting read on its own terms and stover incorporated elements of. Hand thrawn mara jade black fleet dark nest bounty hunter callista corellian dark lord by timothy zahn, roger macbride allen, james luceno, matthew stover, a. Force powers you can see the critical point of something, whether it is a person or object, that would shatter if struck at the right time.
The first novel in the clone wars novel series and the first released in the clone wars multimedia project, it was originally published as a hardcover by del rey in june 2003. Mace windu returns to his birth planet to find her. If youre a star wars fan that likes mace windu and likes a bit of real issues mixed in with your scifi then shatterpoint is the book for you. But ask me the secrets of sith alchemy, and i would ask you for three measures of blood. Attack of the clones mace windu is a living legend. In addition to karen travisss series, one of the best star wars novels out there is shatterpoint. Shatterpoint is a superb star wars novel, and a phenomenal begin to the clone wars novel crusade. Carson voiced the character in other projects, such as the clone wars television series. Second, shatterpoint takes celebrity wars to a darker area, nearly as dark as heart of darkness itself. Star wars saga edition clone wars campaign guide see also.
Sep 27, 2011 interestingly, even though this book is set during the clone wars it even has the by line a clone wars novel on the front cover the separatists arent the true enemy. Clone wars by matthew stover book cover, description, publication history. Shatterpoint a clone wars novel june 29, 2017 june 29, 2017 prequel knight star wars shatterpoint, penned by respected novelist matthew stover, see revenge of the sith and the new jedi order. Shatterpoint, a star wars novel, captured the tone of the clone wars following mace windu on a rescue mission to his home planet of haruun. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading shatterpoint. Should you read star wars books in chronological order. Star wars legends star wars legends kindle edition by stover, matthew.
Star wars shatterpoint displays the more gritty side of the clone wars. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Its full of deadly new creatures and locations with some pretty great battles. Although the book is significantly longer than traitor, its all from the pov of one character.
Stover has written three other star wars novels, including the adaptation of revenge of the sith, as well as other fantasy and science fiction works. The noncanon expert describes the shatterpoint force ability. Shatterpoint was written by matthew woodring stover and published in june 2003. This book grabbed me from the opening line, immediately shedding new light on the events of the battle of geonosis from attack of the clones.
Traitor takes the star wars franchise boldly into new territory with star wars. Windu and am inclined to believe that shatterpoint is one of the best star wars books out there. This book introduces mace as both a jedi master and a failed teacher who is living with the weight of regret. Exploring star wars and apocalypse now connections film. Mace is my number two favorite jedi of all time, and this book does a great explanation as of why. The deep themes, the controversial topics, the countless of thoughtprovoking one liners. Dec 02, 2017 maces shatterpoint force ability explained. Jackson in the prequel trilogy, who reprised his role in the 2008 animated film star wars. Shatterpoint is a star wars legends novel by matt stover. Matthew stovers 2003 novel shatterpoint might be one of the finest examples of star wars literature in the first place, but it draws heavy inspiration from both apocalypse now and conrads. But he is a man of peaceand for the first time in a thousand years, the galaxy is at war.
May 06, 2004 shatterpoint is the star wars retelling of joseph conrads classic story heart of darkness, famously recast into francis ford coppalas brilliant film apocalypse now. Star wars shatterpoint, penned by respected novelist matthew stover, see revenge of the sith and the new jedi order. Particularly, mace can recognize shatterpoints, or the snapping point of challengers or the center of gravity of specific scenarios. There is an entire star wars legends novel about this concept, titled shatterpoint and starring mace windu, who is a master of this technique. Traitor, was published in 2003 and was the first release in the clone wars multimedia campaign and is a very sturdy novel. The story revolves around jedi master mace windu, whos former padawan depa billaba has vanished into the jungles on. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you. Shatterpoint is a force ability that can be used to sense the significance of an event that will have a great role in the course of fate. Carson voiced the character in other projects, such as the clone wars television series windu is a jedi master and member of the high council during the final years of the. Shatterpoint is the star wars retelling of joseph conrads classic story heart of darkness, famously recast into francis ford coppalas brilliant film apocalypse now. Shatterpoint offers some of the most unique battles ever seen in a star wars novel, ranging from a midair battle between mace windu and a balawai gunship to the all. Clone wars book series by multiple authors includes books star wars.
It is by far the most adult piece of star wars media i have ever consumed. Other jedi show up with this power from time to time. Four hundred pages of action scenes, musings on the nature of the force, and windu being badass and occasionally, far kinder than one might think. Clone wars novel by stover, matthew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Despite the fact that the book is altogether longer than traitor, its all from the pov of one character. You do not need to be a star wars follower to value the dark tale and great narration. Interestingly, even though this book is set during the clone wars it even has the by line a clone wars novel on the front cover the separatists arent the true enemy. Shatterpoint complete book details star wars books are. In the second draft of star wars, the character known as the starkiller was able to divine the death star s weak point using the force, similar to sensing a shatterpoint. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read shatterpoint. Force powers you can see the critical point of something, whether it is a person or object, that would shatter if. Star wars shatterpoint by matthew stover 2003 i am a huge fan of the star wars universe and a big fan of mace windu.
Normally, the force is nearly dealt with like mysticism or magic, yet stover makes it a bit extra concrete. The paperback edition was published in april 2004, with a prologue by george lucas and the short story equipment, also written by stover. Jeter, barbara hambly and kevin anderson, peter schweighofer, craig carey. Apr 27, 2004 star wars shatterpoint by matthew stover, 9780345455741, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In the first of six novels set during the era of the clone wars, master mace windu returns to his separatistoccupied homeworld to investigate the disappearance of his former padawan, depa billaba, who had been working as an undercover agent, and stumbles upon dark rumors of a massacre deep in the jungle that make him fear that depa has succumbed to madness or to the dark side.
Shatterpoint was a force ability that can be used to sense the significance of an event. This book explores the ethical decisions the jedi had to make during the clone wars in a vietnam war type of setting. Shatterpoint by matthew stover 2004, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Oct 19, 2016 star wars theory recommended for you 18. Matthew woodring stover master mace windu returns to his separatistoccupied homeworld to investigate the disappearance of his former padawan, depa billaba, who had been working as an undercover agent. Shatterpoint, a star wars novel, captured the tone of the clone wars following mace windu on a rescue mission to his home planet of haruun kal. Jedi master, senior member of the jedi council, skilled diplomat, devastating fighter. Outside of star wars, he is probably bestknown for his acts of caine. Mace windu is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, portrayed by actor samuel l. This publication explores the moral choices the jedi had to make during the clone wars in a vietnam war sort of setup. Star wars legends the jedi are keepers of the peace. The story revolves around jedi master mace windu, whos former padawan depa billaba has vanished into the jungles on haruun kal. Wookiee resolve leader, level 3, self buff on whoever procs it royal guard imperial phalanx team buff you can also use chewies taunt if an ally has the shatterpoint debuff with no way to cleanse it in order to.
Shatterpoint is an excellent star wars novel, and an excellent start to the clone wars novel campaign. Instead, windu fights the jungle itself, and the ulf primarily vastor and the lowlanders themselves. Clone wars series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Shatterpoint offers some of the most unique battles ever seen in a star wars novel, ranging from a midair battle between mace windu and a balawai gunship to the allout brawl between the jedi master and kar vastor. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. When the shuttle tydirium landed on the sanctuary moon, darth sidious sensed someone on board that was a shatterpoint and would have a great role in the course of fate.
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