Luke has escaped death at the hands of deadly assassin X-7 once again, but the battle isn't over yet.
Unless Luke and the Rebels can figure out who X-7 is, and who he's working for, the entire Alliance is in danger. Their investigations lead them to a top-secret Empire project and Rezi Soresh, a commander who will do anything--anything--to ensure Imperial victory.
Of course, Soresh isn't the only one looking for Luke Skywalker. Drawn by both the Force and his duties for the Emperor, Darth Vader circles ever closer to our heroes...