It is an age of exploration. Jedi travel the galaxy, expanding their understanding of the Force and all the worlds and beings connected by it. Meanwhile, the Republic, led by its two chancellors, works to unite worlds in an ever-growing community among near and distant stars. On the close-orbiting planets of Eiram and E’ronoh, the growing pains of a galaxy with limited resources but unlimited ambition are felt keenly. The two worlds’ hatred for each other has fueled half a decade of escalating conflict and now threatens to consume surrounding systems.

It is a golden age. Intrepid hyperspace scouts expand the reach of the Republic to the furthest stars, worlds flourish under the benevolent leadership of the Senate, and peace reigns, enforced by the wisdom and strength of the renowned order of Force users known as the Jedi. With the Jedi at the height of their power, the free citizens of the galaxy are confident in their ability to weather any storm But the even brightest light can cast a shadow, and some storms defy any preparation.

Dispatched to the mysterious planet of Zonama Sekot, source of the fastest ships in the galaxy, Obi-Wan and Anakin are swept up in a swirl of deadly intrigue and betrayal. For the Trade Federation is interested in Zonama Sekot as well. Raith Sienar, a brilliant but unscrupulous weapons and ship designer, seizes the opportunity to make a killing by stealing the secret of the superfast ships.

A good soldier knows that life is all about change—whether it’s on or off the battlefield. Surviving, living, means adaptation. Hunter is well acquainted with this lesson. He’s on the run from the Empire, Echo’s off on a mission with Captain Rex, and Crosshair is . . . still Crosshair, but amidst all the change, Hunter still has Tech, Wrecker, and Omega. And it seems that his small family might have finally found a safe place to land, far from the increasingly vigilant eyes of the Empire: Pabu.

Die Figur des Schmugglers und sympathischen Schurkens Han Solo ist bei den Star-Wars-Fans schon lange beliebt. Nun bekommt er mit der zweiten Spin-off-Auskopplung der Saga auch einen eigenen Film. "Solo. A Star Wars Story" widmet sich den Abenteuern des jungen Han Solo, z. B. wie er seinen Copiloten Chewbacca kennenlernt. Die Junior-Novel erzählt Kindern ab 8 Jahren die spannende Geschichte des Kinofilms und nimmt sie mit auf eine abenteuerliche Reise in eine weit entfernte Galaxie. Gelesen von Thomas Nero Wolff, Synchronstimme der Figur Tobias Beckett in dem Kinofilm "Solo. A Star Wars Story".