Stealth: Star Wars Legends (Clone Wars Gambit)

by Karen Miller

Book Overview

Planet by planet, darkness creeps across the galaxy. Among warriors and generals, among ordinary beings living in far-flung worlds, the fear will not go away: We are losing this war. . . . Anakin Skywalker feels it, too. The Separatist Alliance, with ruthlessness and treachery, is beating the Republic to every strategic target. But after a costly clash with General Grievous for the planet Kothlis, Anakin has a mission that will focus his anxious mind...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345509021
• ISBN13: 9780345509024
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Random House Worlds
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Great Read For Star Wars Fans

As a Star Wars fan, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It contains plenty of action, and takes time to develop characters. The plot is excellent, and provides questions of morality and really makes you think. I recommend this book to all Star Wars fans. I think you'll enjoy it as much as I did!

Two thumbs up!

When I picked up this book, I didn't know what I was getting into. It is written well, with a unique view of some aspects of the Star Wars universe that I've never read about before. I absolutely loved how Karan Miller wrote this book. And the ending left me wanting the next book(which I had to wait months for, but now it's out). It's a great buy and I would definatly recommend it to a friend. I love it and will definatly pick up the next book without hesitation as soon as I can!

Star Wars: Gambit

Like the others written by Karen Miller this one flows along and is an enjoyable read.

Another One for Obi-Wan Fans

Karen Miller's high regard and curiosity concerning Obi-Wan Kenobi is quite charming. In her second Star Wars book, Clone Wars Gambit: Stealth, every character has a lot to shoulder in the war, even (and especially) Obi-Wan. Ahsoka has more to consider as Anakin's Padawan than the teachings of the Jedi Order. She cares for his well-being and has learned how to read her Master's emotions to help herself navigate and deal with his temperament. Anakin struggles with the responsibilities of being the Chosen One. What he feels they should do, what he should do as such a prominent figure, conflicts often with the wider doctrine of the Jedi, not to mention how delicately he juggles his forbidden relationship with Padmé. Obi-Wan still wrestles with his misgivings as a teacher and his emotions over the health of a dear friend. It's clear, though, that as Bail Organa brings a frightening new element in the war to the Jedi's attention, this cast of extraordinary beings have rather ordinary problems. All things considered: Obi-Wan and Anakin, for as much as they remain larger than life figures, symbolic of the Jedi Order and its potential, are still forced to deal with their very human emotions and drama. After a harrowing skirmish on Kothlis, Anakin and Obi-Wan are forced to realize they both need some much needed rest. Obi-Wan is still running a bit ragged from his encounter on Zigoola; Anakin and the entire galaxy agree. The pair are sent to Lanteeb anyway--a planet of no consequence until recent Separatist actions pique the Republic's curiosity. Their physical wounds may be healed, but Anakin and Obi-Wan learn the hard way: some scars never go away. Gambit: Stealth is the first in a two-part mini arc that ends on a bit of a cliff-hanger. While the Lanteeb mission propels the action forward, the dynamic between Anakin and Obi-Wan is the strongest undercurrent of the novel. As Karen Miller reminds us, it's rare at this point in the timeline for Obi-Wan and Anakin to run around together as they often did as Master and Apprentice. This realization is poignant when Obi-Wan considers his regret over Anakin; he wonders if Anakin ever really learned anything taught to him or if he'll ever learn. He frequently reminded himself he was no longer Anakin's Master--that old relationship is over, however much Anakin remains forever respectful of Obi-Wan. Miller strategically removed Ahsoka from the narrative. This helped move us away from just seeing Anakin as a Jedi Knight (with a Padawan) to consider his new role and relationship with Obi-Wan. The two can now face each other as adults, so to speak. Anakin's undergone his right of passage and, while not an equal yet, is able to meet his former Master's gaze without the guilt or shame associated with having done something wrong. Obi-Wan's displeasure is the least thing from his mind. On this new, more level playing field, their dynamic comes to us as a war of values and beliefs. Obi-Wan is the consummate, duty-bou

One of the best Star Wars books I have ever read.

This is what I expect out of a Star Wars book: action, discussions, inner battles, plots against the heroes, realistic friendships and the characters felt right. And better yet there are ethical dilemmas in it! Dilemmas like: do we sacrifice innocent bystanders in order save countless of others? And if we do is their blood on our hands? Something to think about. Obviously they have never heard the saying the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. I take my hat off once again to Ms. Miller for writing another delightful, entertaining and ironic book.