Star Wars: Bloodline

The Sunday Times BestsellerWITNESS THE BIRTH OF THE RESISTANCEWhen the Rebellion defeated the Empire in the skies above Endor, Leia Organa believed it was the beginning to a lasting peace.But after decades of vicious infighting and partisan gridlock in the New Republic Senate, that hope seems like a distant memory. Now a respected senator, Leia must grapple with the dangers that threaten to cripple the fledgling democracy-from both within and without.Underworld kingpins, treacherous politicians, and Imperial loyalists are sowing chaos in the galaxy.Desperate to take action, senators are calling for the election of a First Senator.It is their hope that this influential post will bring strong leadership to a divided galaxy.As the daughter of Darth Vader, Leia faces with distrust the prospect of any one person holding such a powerful position-even when supporters suggest Leia herself for the job.But a new enemy may make this path Leia’s only option.For at the edges of the galaxy, a myster