First published 2025
Chancellor Palpatine has achieved his ultimate ambition. The Senate roars its approval as he destroys the Republic and declares himself Emperor. But resistance stirs immediately. Senators Mon Mothma, Saw Gerrera, and Bail Organa refuse to accept tyranny. They will become the founders of the Rebel Alliance, but first they must discover their purpose in a transformed galaxy. The path they choose brings constant danger. Each step forward risks death. Not all of them will survive to witness the Empire's eventual downfall. These three leaders must navigate treacherous political waters while building a movement that can challenge Palpatine's iron grip on power. Their alliance will spark hope across the galaxy, but the cost of rebellion runs higher than any of them imagine.
Genres: adventure, action, political-thriller, alternate-history
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, resistance
Setting: Galaxy
Period: Galactic Empire
496 pages · Hardcover · Random House Worlds