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Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith #1: Precipice | 
 enlarge | Author: JOHN JACKSON MILLER
Publisher: LucasBooks
Category: eBooks
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Rating:  28 reviews
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
ASIN: B002B9MGIM
Publication Date: May 26, 2009
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Product Description
Don’t miss STAR WARS: LOST TRIBE OF THE SITH: PRECIPICE a FREE original e-book short story, the first in a series that tell the untold story of the FATE OF THE JEDI's forgotten Sith castaways, their battle to survive, and their quest to re-conquer the galaxy! PRECIPICE includes an exclusive excerpt from STAR WARS: FATE OF THE JEDI: OMEN (Del Rey Hardcover, available June 23rd) and offers a unique look into the backstory of events that will begin to unfold in OMEN. SURVIVAL—NOT SURRENDER For the ruthless Sith Order, failure is not an option. It is an offense punishable by death—and a fate to which Commander Yaru Korsin will not succumb. But on a crucial run to deliver troops and precious crystals to a combat hotspot in the Sith’s war against the Republic, Korsin and the crew of the mining ship Omen are ambushed by a Jedi starfighter. And when the Sith craft crash-lands, torn and crippled, on a desolate alien planet, the hard-bitten captain finds himself at odds with desperate survivors on the brink of mutiny—and his own vengeful half brother, who’s bent on seizing command. No matter the cost, Korsin vows that it will not be his blood and bones left behind on this unknown world. For the way of the Sith leaves little room for compromise—and none for mercy.
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Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith #1: Precipice August 25, 2010
G. Nolf (Las Vegas, NV USA)
A decent short story. This isn't the kind of short story that could ever stand on its own, however. If you don't know about the lore of the Star Wars universe, this will probably be lost on you.
I found it to be both well written and entertaining. It is always nice to meet characters who kind of defy what you expect from them, and Korsin is not exactly what you'd expect from your typical Sith.
A seemingly good start for an expansion of the SW Universe.
Star Wars Marathon Part 2 July 27, 2010
Spalton (canada)
I recently resolved to read the entire Star Wars novel line in order and decided to include e-book novellas as their story-lines are interrelated and the authors are often the same. I'm going to be reviewing all of the books as I read them. I am not going to bother with plot summaries as they are already provided in the back cover description.
I took a mixed view of Precipice for the following reasons:
The plot: For a short story, the story-line was of far grander proportions, probably because it is followed by sequels and therefore was able to deal with larger-than-itself subject matter. Its plot doesn't go all that deep but one does not read a novella for intricacy. Over all, I was entertained by the notion of a vessel of civilized beings crashing with the purpose of conquest over less advanced group.
Style: While the style of writing was pleasantly consistent and did evoke a respectable seriousness, it can be difficult to follow at times unless one reads very carefully.
Lightsaber Battles: There was no lightsaber activity so I'll give Precipice the benefit of the doubt on that point.
Jedi/Sith Philosophy: The philosophy of the earlier generations of sith is admirably summarized by the main character's silent thoughts in a very short space.
Characters:
Korsin, captain of the Omen, fits the stereotypical more-responsible sibling role which is unbecoming for a member of the sith. But when contrasted to his half-brother,Devore, he is by far the better of the two characters. His brother has a mistress and apparently a spice-addiction. Together, they seem a little too similar to the central character for Lord of War and his brother.
Great summer read July 24, 2010
Mary Ellen Spera (Dover, DE)
Fast-paced read with an interesting plot. More of a short story than a book. I read all four in three hours including the free samples of upcoming books.
 hipp! hipp! hooray! June 20, 2010
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
does john jackson miller have a limo or something? he may not make lots or any money off of this book,but he deserves five stars a two thumbs up AND a LIMOUSINE
 not bad for a free book June 11, 2010
Jordan A. Wright
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
These e-books are good for free books, but something about the way they are written I find them hard to follow at times. Overall though, if you're reading the current Fate of the Jedi story line it's a good tie in that fills in some of the back story of the Sith.
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