Another good book, this the second and final entry into the Empire and Rebellion series, Honor Among Thieves (James S. A. Corey, 2014). The book takes place around 2-3 ABY, before Empire Strikes Back. An interesting note is that James S. A. Corey is a pen name for a writing duo from Albuquerque, Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck.
This was a fun read. Great Star Wars action, to my mind. While it does have a new superweapon, of sorts, it doesn't feel like a retread in that way. Good characterization, using the best characters we have: Han, Leia, Chewie, Luke. Plus introducing us to a remarkable and intriguing newcomer, Rebel spy Scarlet Hark. This was a fun book to read during Women's History Month, as two strong, intelligent, quick-witted women constantly get the best of Han, ol' buddy. Delightful!
Herein we meet an old smuggler frenemy of Han's named Baasen Ray. Ray is a desperate character who has fallen on hard times and taken up a new career as a third rate bounty hunter. He wants to turn Solo over to Jabba (get in line). Solo shoots his hand off. Ray doesn't care for that. Things work out in the end.
A short story included at the back of the book, entitled Silver and Scarlet, is the only other place we get to see the wonderful Agent Hark in action. Too bad. I would read more about her any day.
A good entry into my preferred canon, boyo.
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