-A compelling tale [that] gives us new insight into the relationship between Darth Vader and his master, Emperor Palpatine.---New York Daily News -Endlessly fascinating . . . a tale [that is] not just compelling but completely thrilling.---Big Shiny Robot -The best novel so far in this new era of official canon Star Wars stories.---IGN -Packed with action . . . hard to put down.---Seattle Geekly