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Wraith Squadron soars back into action, on a full-throttle mission to match wits and weapons with an Imperial General gone rogue. Wraith Squadron: The elite X-wing unit of rogues and misfits who became legends of the Rebellion, specializing in carrying out the most dangerous and daring operations before breaking up and going their separate ways. Now, three decades later, their singular skills are back in demand for a tailor-made Wraith Squadron mission. A powerful general in the Galactic Alliance Army, once renowned for his valor, is suspected of participating in a conspiracy that nearly succeeded in toppling the Alliance back into the merciless hands of the Empire. With orders to expose and apprehend the traitor—and license to do so by any and all means—the Wraiths will become thieves, pirates, impostors, forgers . . . and targets, as they put their guts, their guns, and their riskiest game plan to the test! Read more
Book 5 of 5: Star Wars Wraith Squadron - Legends
Listening Length: 12 hours and 42 minutes
Author: Aaron Allston
Narrator: Marc Thompson
Whispersync for Voice: Ready
Audible.com Release Date: August 07, 2012
Publisher: Random House Audio
Program Type: Audiobook
Version: Unabridged
Language: English
ASIN: B008U2QIO2
Best Sellers Rank: #24,824 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #36 in Science Fiction Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins #216 in Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-In Fiction #582 in Space Opera Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
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Format: Hardcover
Considering I was very much looking forward to this novel, I sure took a while to get around to ordering it. But once it arrived - fortunately for me, on a Friday - I devoured it in a single day. Aaron Allston never disappoints, and absolutely did not in this newest installment in the Wraith Squadron saga. The interplay between the "old school" members of the Wraiths and the newer, younger members - among them children of some of the Wraith Squadron originals - is excellent. The reader, depending on their age group, can very easily associate with whichever "faction" of the Wraiths is age-appropriate for them: older readers will be able to empathize with the older veteran team members and the difficulties (and worries) of bringing new, young people into the group, while younger readers will very much feel the pain of the younger team members as they attempt to fit in to this established group of professionals, most of whom are friends with their parents. The plot is, I have to admit, a bit thin. One gets the impression that the desire for a new X-Wing/Wraith Squadron novel was what brought this into being, and this desire led to the use of one unresolved plot point from the "Fate of the Jedi" series as the basis for the new novel. That being said, the story itself is solid, the action moves along well, the Wraiths' plan is, as Wraith Squadron fans know is always the case, both wacky and of course goes slightly awry. As is to be expected from Aaron Allston, the dialogue is crisp and full of humor. I laughed out loud at numerous points during the story. And finally, there are a few things in the story - I won't give them away, for those who haven't read it yet - that finally at long last give some long-awaited answers to a few questions left over from previous EU novels and even from the original Wraith Squadron books. (At one point, upon concluding a particular paragraph, I looked to the sky and said "THANK YOU!! FINALLY!!" out loud because a question I've had for years has finally been answered.) All in all, this was a good read, full of all of the elements that are to be expected from Aaron Allston penning another chapter in the Wraith Squadron storyline: humor, action, screwball antics, even screwier plans, and of course, stuff blowing up. It just wouldn't be a Wraith Squadron book without stuff blowing up.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2013 by Eric
Format: Kindle
Allston has managed to do it again: a fun and exciting new title in the long-thought-extinct X-Wing series. It has many of the characteristics that its predecessor does--action, gritty characters, and a fast plot. And, of course, a book full of the Wraiths' tricks and convoluted plans. I loved it! Now, from a less biased viewpoint, I do have a few criticisms to add. For one, I definitely felt that parts of the book were rushed, character development being one of them. One of my favourite aspects of the original Rogues and Wraiths was how close we felt with all of the characters. In Mercy Kill, however, Allston simply connects each of the new characters to an existing old one--a child here, an old acquaintance there--and leaves it at that. Secondly, the story draws a lot out of the Yuuzhan Vong war, which I think is great. However, I've also read the entire New Jedi Order story. For those who haven't, I feel that this aspect of the story may drain a lot of interest to readers of the X-Wing series who haven't ventured into the NJO. Those things aside, Mercy Kill was definitely an excellent read, and I DID enjoy the new characters and the return of certain older ones. So if you're an adamant X-Wing reader, a reader trying to see what happens after the Fate of the Jedi series, or even a reader new to the Star Wars universe, this is a hands-down must-read book. Thanks again, Mr Allston!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012 by Ellie
Format: Hardcover
What to say... The wait was long (two years after announcement!). The wait was torturous (leaked pages and hints and searchable on Amazon!). The wait was full of Fate of the Jedi (which...wasn't really satisfying). The wait was completely worth it. Allston managed to convince me that Piggy - or Voort, as he goes by in this book - was the correct character to go with in three short chapters - even as he developed the relationships and history he'd left at Solo Command well over a decade ago. Over forty years in-universe have passed - with too-brief cameos and development in the Enemy Lines novels (which cameos provide fodder for many of the non-legacy characters that make up the Wraiths here) - and the GFFA is a much darker, much harder place to live in. Voort's heartbreak, revealed in a familiar but not frustrating way through a few well-chosen flashbacks and dreams, provides the fan with a comparable journey to that which anyone who has followed the post-NJO era with increasing sadness and despair. But despite these dark moments and somber backgrounds, Mercy Kill delivers much of Allston's trademark wit, and manages to pack the emotional punch that reach, for me, the level of scenes like Ton Phanan's death in Iron Fist, the journey of Myn and Lara in Solo Command, and Wedge's final discovery of a future in Starfighters of Adumar. Those scenes come from a surprising place - Voort's interaction with a Yuuzhan Vong recruit, dealing with the fallout of his own bioengineered background and his tragic Vong War history - and I admit when one of these scenes was finished, I had to put the book down and just breathe for a few moments. Mercy Kill isn't perfect. Many characters have intense promise but remain hard to engage with because they simply don't have many relationships that are shown in action. Bhindi Drayson, one of the intriguing cameos from the Enemy Lines Wraiths, is a big example of these, as is her fellow Sharr Latt. Even Myri Antilles, younger daughter of one of my favorite characters of all time, has to stay in the shadow of Voort's development - which is fair. Allston has utilized a pattern of rotating the point of view characters in his books, particularly his X-Wing books, to develop a large cast of characters, and given the chance to write more in this universe, I've no doubt he will continue to work through the cast and give them their own moments. Many reviews and comments I've read have noted that the villain lacks punch or real menace - and that's definitely true. But for me, the real conflict in the book was not the villain - it was Voort's own personal struggle and past that were the real evil in the book, and that struggle was perfectly paced and handled. The caper is brilliant, sparkly fun, and comes to a perfect photo finish - but what will stay with me is Allston's brilliant, invigorating portrait of a family coming back together, and telling Star Wars fans that we can come back home without wincing or grimacing anymore. The Wraiths are back. And long may they stay.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2012 by Ian Miller
Format: Hardcover
Let me start off by saying I loved this Book. Its an awesome addition to the Expanded Universe. As someone immersed in the EU since he was in Middle School(I'm starting my 3rd year of college now) I completely enjoyed this novel. BUT; if you're new to the Star Wars novels then STAY AWAY! You will have no idea whats going on. This Book takes place in 43ABY, or 43 years after the battle of Yavin(Star Wars IV) It also features characters invented for the EU who are not seen in the movies. If memory serves this is the 9th or 10th X-Wing Novel, and takes plays years after the previous novel. You would need to be already into Star Wars novels to enjoy it. BUT; if you ARE already into the novels, get ready for a treat! I would repeat what others have said and call this book "James Bond meets Star Wars" because its a highly enjoyable espionage novel set in the Star Wars universe. Following the Events of a reborn Wraith Squadron. Focusing on different characters than before and developing more recent characters. It also introduces a few very interesting new ones. I don't want to say much else for fear of spoiling it. But Rest assured. This does feel like the old X-wing novels, at least the ones that focused on Wraith squadron, which was half of the original series.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2012 by Heavyarms55
Format: Hardcover
Michael Stackpole's first four X-Wing novels set a very high standard in Star Wars fiction: interesting new characters, well-written space battles, and intricate plots which upheld the spirit of adventure from the films. It was a tough act to follow but Aaron Allston did a superb job with his X-Wing stories focused on Wraith Squadron. The Wraiths were more a band of misfits than the Rogues and Mr. Allston showed an immediate ability to interject significant humor into their escapades. Ewoks, Gamorreans: it was hard to predict what unexpected species might show up next. In the dozens and dozens of Star Wars novels published since 1991, the X-Wing series continues to be part of the gold standard of stories that keep the spirit and flame of the films alive. This X-Wing legacy, combined with my fatigue from plowing through the three giant series set chronologically just before Mercy Kill (the New Jedi Order, Legacy of the Force, and Fate of the Jedi), raised my excitement level tremendously high for this book. While I quite enjoyed reading it and laughed out loud at some of the banter and situations, it wasn't quite on par with what's come before. The story is set 43 years after Return of the Jedi and there are not many familiar characters. I'm generally pleased to meet new folks in these books after so many stories have been written but a fair number of the protagonists in Mercy Kill didn't register much of an impact. One who does register is Voort "Piggy" saBinring, the genetically-enhanced Gamorrean genius who was part of the formative years of Wraith Squadron. Voort is struggling with a deeply-rooted grief from a trauma during the Yuuzhan Vong war. The two big series set after the New Jedi Order didn't spend much time on the repercussions of the Vong conflict and it's great to see Mr. Allston tackle the subject. Voort's past trauma is enflamed by a new team member who turns out to be a Yuuzhan Vong. Both are damaged people and their relationship in the book is one of its highlights as each learns from the other. Voort's team also features Myri Antilles, younger daughter of familiar character Wedge, along with several people with ties to the team of old. Turman, a Clawdite shape-shifter, has numerous entertaining moments as he is forced to play the front man on multiple missions. A second team joins the story halfway through and I will be honest: at that point I lost track of who some of the involved Wraiths were, especially since they are referred to by their real names, their numerical designations, and joke nicknames all intermingled. The sprawl in characters weakened the second half of the story as almost no one had a chance to benefit from much characterization. Mercy Kill's plot picks up on a leftover strand from Fate of the Jedi: old character Garik "Face" Loran shows up to task Voort and company with investigating General Stavin Thaal as a potential member of the Lecersen Conspiracy. Readers of Fate of the Jedi will know Thaal's role in Moff Lecersen's schemes and Mr. Allston does not present information from his viewpoint except at the climax. It's a good concept for a stealth mission for the Rogues: however, it can be hard at times to feel involved in its outcome, as Thaal's fate after the epic struggles in Fate of the Jedi seems rather a footnote. The book focuses more on ground-based sneaking around than starfighter combat, which it features relatively little of. The objectives of the Wraiths are doled out in sparing parcels and the reader is generally left guessing as to why they are taking the particular actions that are portrayed. Generally the meaning of a scene is revealed at the end and the plot advances onward to the next briefly-confusing sequence. Occasionally I found the manner in which information was doled out frustrating, but at the same time it put me in the mind of one of the rookie members of the team, struggling to keep up with the leaders' plans. Everything comes plenty clear at the climax and overall the story is satisfying. Mercy Kill delivers a solid and welcome dose of Star Wars-flavored fun and manages to bring forward the X-Wing vibe of old into the dramatically altered universe of a few decades later. There are several superb moments of humor (Embassy-Who-Climbs had me chortling out loud). The book wasn't a page turner but there is some sound development of Voort saBinring to accompany the intrigue. Readers who haven't experienced the three sprawling series set before it may wish at a minimum to find a summary of the key events so as to place the details of Mercy Kill into proper context.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2013 by Andrew P.
Format: Hardcover
Do you remember fondly the Star Wars novels of the 90s? Are you into Star Wars but a newcomer to the Expanded Universe? Do you enjoy your Star Wars with an undertone of comedy, so long as a certain floppy-eared terror is nowhere in sight? If so, X-Wing: Mercy Kill may be a good book for you to check out. Unlike most of the books being released set in the "modern" era of the Star Wars universe (44 ABY--i.e., 44 Years post-Episode IV), Mercy Kill lets you jump right in, more or less without knowing the situation to that point. A lot of the others you could read cold, but they wouldn't make much sense. Mercy Kill, however, has little to do with the ongoing plot of the Expanded Universe. It's rooted in recent events, but the setup is very simple and easily grasped. It would pay to know the characters from the X-Wing novels of the 90s, but even that is not really necessary. You could check out three or four articles on Wookiepedia and be fine--I did, just to refresh my memory. So....here's what you need to know. In the 90s, they published a series of comics and then novels based around Rogue Squadron, led by Wedge Antilles and a number of the X-Wing pilots from the films along with some new faces. These comics and the first four novels were written by Michael Stackpole, but after the fourth he dropped out for a while citing other commitments he had to work on. So they hired in Aaron Allston to continue the series. Allston decided to let the Rogues go off on their own adventures while he created a new team for his novels--Wraith Squadron, a team of X-Wing pilots who would work equally well as a ground-based commando team. The result was a cross between The A-Team and The Dirty Dozen, with some aerial action thrown in. For the purposes of this new novel, notable characters included Garik "Face" Loran, a child star turned soldier and the eventual commander of the Wraiths; and Voort "Piggy" SaBinring, a genetically-modified Gamorrean. There are a few other returning faces, but these were the better developed and you can probably get by just knowing them. The Star Wars publishing event of the early 2000s was the New Jedi Order series, in which a race of extra-galactic aliens called the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the Galaxy Far, Far Away and sought to subjugate its people. They almost did it, and they changed the way Star Wars novels worked in the process. Characters--MAIN CHARACTERS--died. Chewbacca, Han and Leia's youngest son Anakin Solo, and countless others fell to the military might of the invaders. There have been other upheavals since, most notably a second Galactic Civil War when Han and Leia's oldest son Jacen Solo fell to the Dark Side. In the aftermath of that war, a conspiracy was formed to take over both the Galactic Alliance and the Empire and merge them together once again, recapturing the glory of the height of the Old Empire. This conspiracy failed, but it may not have been completely rooted out..... In this book, Garik Loran is called out of retirement by the head of the Alliance military. He wants Loran to quietly look into rumors that an up-and-coming officer may have been connected to the Lecerson Conspiracy. Wraith Squadron is back in business! The resulting adventure is a fun trip, dealing both in nostalgia for those of us who read the adventures of the original Wraiths long ago and in action that newer fans can get into, all the while serving up Allston's signature undertone of humor mixed with heart. I heartily recommend it. The one caveat I will mention for fans of the original books is that there is comparatively little aerial combat in this book. The plot doesn't call for it, and I certainly didn't really miss it too much, but some may be disappointed by that. If you want more reading suggestions, the X-Wing: Rogue Squadron comics and X-Wing novels are quite good. If you wanted to enhance your experience with this book, I would have you read at least the novels, but you may not have the patience for all nine of the previous books. If not, I won't hold it against you.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2013 by J. Binkerd
Format: Hardcover
***Mild spoilers possible*** I liked the book. I didn't love it, but Mercy Kill had its brilliant moments. I have very fond memories of loving the X-wing series. This is a decent book, but as somebody else mentioned, it draws a lot on the recent EU books, which I've avoided on the whole. (Why and how they went horribly wrong is a rant for a different time.) Sadly, the progeny of those great Wraith heroes of old don't quite live up to the sheer awesomeness of their fore bearers. I like Myri and Jesmin, but it seemed like they were included just because of who their fathers are and not because they have the skills to make a vital difference in the mission. Generally, I make it a point not to complain about too many characters, but those who've read the book will understand why I'll make an exception for this book in saying there are too many characters. Every character in the book has Aaron Allston's characteristic snarkiness ingrained into his or her dialogue. While this can be charming, it also makes them emotional clones of one another. The past series had the drama of a galaxy-spanning war to lend a sense of urgency and danger; this book struggles to sell the idea that there's a threat at all. At 369 pgs, it does actually give you a decently fleshed out story without making you think they just threw that 20-page excerpt from the next book to make you think you bought a full 400-pg, meaty novel. (Incidentally, they did throw on a 20-pg excerpt of a book called Scoundrels. As that book as the name Timothy Zahn on it, I shall give it a fair shot and probably end up buying it out of respect for the man. He's one of the few authors they keep on tap who give me hope that the Lucasarts people might know what they're doing.) The bad: I'm not buying the bad guy's threat. Seems more like just another naval officer gone rogue. The good: Wraiths are back and even get to go up in x-wings, what's not to like about that? Voort gets to rant about professorial woes of listless students. Voort dances. The dialogue is often amusing, even if it does make everybody sound the same.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2012 by reader and teacher
Format: Hardcover
Allston seems to enjoy doing the impossible with characters, but that's maybe underselling just what he accomplished with Mercy Kill. Perhaps I'm the only person that felt this way about the book, but I think Mercy Kill did something that I didn't believe any author would ever be able to do. In this book, you have a story that links together and pays homage to three distinct eras in the Expanded Universe. All the while, Allston handles the realities and impacts of these eras with tremendous grace for both that material and the fans of those tales. It's proof that even with as messy as things have gotten in the EU, a talented author can craft a novel that acknowledges and respects the characters and stories others have worked on and a wide array of fans with different loves and favorite elements. It's proof that a supremely skilled author can take twenty years worth of Expanded Universe material and backstory and create a wonderfully compelling novel. Mercy Kill is everything I have been asking (pleading) for in an Expanded Universe novel. It's self-contained and steps away from the Apocalypse of the Week in favor of a more intimate and fun plot. It diversifies the cast. It's a book that illustrates you don't have to be a male Jedi to be a hero and to get the job done. There's levity, there's drama, there's action, there's heartbreak. It's a perfect tonal match for what drew me into Star Wars all those years ago. In my mind, this was the precise book this fandom needed. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) for Del Rey and Lucasfilm licensing, they've reopened Pandora's Box. This is the book the fandom needed, but it's only a start. We need more like this. More gripping and fun adventures. More levity. More diverse characters. More novels that scream Star Wars. The thirteen year wait between X-Wing books was worth it, but here's to hoping we won't be waiting that long for the next installment.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2012 by Brian