Star Wars: Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss
by Steven Barnes
Star Wars: Canon - chronological order (32 BBY, Republic Era)
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"The Jedi are reeling from Qui-Gon Jinn's sudden death at the hands of a Sith. Jedi Master Mace Windu's feelings about Qui-Gon have always been complicated--and have not been made any simpler by death. While they often disagreed, Mace valued Qui-Gon's unique perspective, and their shared dedication to the Force made them allies. Without Qui-Gon and his unorthodox views, Mace feels out of balance. While considering his fallen friend's legacy, Mace is surprised to receive a final message from show more Qui-Gon, marked to be delivered to Mace in the event of Qui-Gon's death. The message contains a last request: a plea to help the Outer Rim planet Metagos. Many years ago, a violent solar flare transformed the surface of the desert planet into a landscape of irradiated glass--as beautiful as it is dangerous. Now most of the surviving inhabitants live underground, where rival clans fight to control the planet's limited resources. As a young Jedi, Qui-Gon protected the Sa'ad farming clan from the planet's less-scrupulous factions. The Sa'ad practice the art of dream-weaving, retaining their waking minds upon sleep in order to communicate and coexist with the wild creatures around them. Qui-Gon vowed to return if they ever required his aid, but now it falls to Mace to fulfill that promise. The Sa'ad's leader, KinShan Nightbird, has begged for the Jedi's help in freeing Metagos from the crime lords who threaten to eradicate her people's way of life. Intent on carrying out Qui-Gon's final wishes, Mace travels to Metagos and infiltrates the enemies of the Sa'ad. But as the Jedi Master investigates the intricate web of adversaries and allies, Mace finds himself pushed to the boundaries of the Jedi code, with his beliefs and his relationship to the Force itself challenged." -- show lessTags
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I really enjoyed this more in-depth look at Mace Windu. After the events of "The Phantom Menace", Mace is given a message recorded by the now deceased Qui-Gon Jinn about events happening on a planet called Metagos. Mace travels to the planet and finds himself embroiled in civil war. He must face his past demons and present dangers in order to set things right.
The world building was excellent. I really enjoyed getting into Mace Windu's headspace and seeing how he worked away from the Jedi Council. Definitely worth you're time if you enjoy Star Wars.
The world building was excellent. I really enjoyed getting into Mace Windu's headspace and seeing how he worked away from the Jedi Council. Definitely worth you're time if you enjoy Star Wars.
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He is the author of 15 novels & as many teleplays has been nominated for Hugo & Cable Ace Awards. He lives in Longview, Washington, with his novelist wife Tananarive Due & his daughter Nicki. (Bowker Author Biography)
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Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 2024-10-15
- People/Characters
- Mace Windu; Vin-Vin Sunfall; KinShan Nightbird; Woolif; Maya-12; Chulok (show all 24); Qui-Gon Jinn; Chala-Non; Nalaflfita; Sybil; Mignon Fat; Maya-14; May-8; Thanna Tan; Syblin-X; WRM-2456; Marta Klerk Nightbird; Naz Slithis; Varia Patrone; Mother Web; Scharsa the Hutt; Yoda; Anakin Skywalker; Kit Fisto
- Important places
- Metagos; New Xaxxis
- Dedication
- Family is more than blood. The line of love and gratitude runs from my two living fathers: Larry Niven and Steve Muhammad...through me...To my son, Jason, and my daughter, Nicki...you are my heart.
- First words
- "Tell us the story again," the child said.
- Quotations
- "No, I'm not a droid, sir. But we all have a gift. The secret of life is to find the gift you were given and do all you can to perfect it. If you are lucky, that gift will also be something that is of use to others. If so... (show all), then the thing that is your bliss will also support you and benefit your tribe." (pg. 118)
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)What a wonderful, wonderful time.
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