Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

By: Matthew Stover

Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith is a novel set in the Star Wars universe that takes place during the Rise of the Empire era, and is the third of three books in The Star Wars Prequel trilogy.

Plot: Obi-Wan and Anakin, now veterans of the Clone Wars, are engaged in a huge battle above Corrucant to rescue Chancellor Palpatine form the Separatist army.  While Obi-Wan is unconscious, Anakin squares off against Count Dooku and makes a choice that begins his path down the dark side.

General Grievous escapes to Utapau, and Obi-Wan is forced to pursue.  Meanwhile on Corrucant, Anakin is wrapped up in a series of political plots, trying to decide what side of the line he falls on, all the while figuring out a way to save Padme from a death only he has seen in his nightmares.  Eventually, Chancellor Palpatine will force Anakin to choose between the Republic and the people who are trying to save it...

Review:  The final culmination of events leading from Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader is a thrill ride of non-stop action from beginning to end.  The book does an excellent job of showing Anakin conflicting loyalties, and how his constant paranoia and fear leads him down the path to the dark side towards the ultimate battle between light and dark.