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Star Wars Catalyst: A thrilling novel exploring the origins of the Star Wars universe

If you are a die-hard Star Wars fan, you have likely encountered the epic space opera in various forms, from movies to TV shows and even video games. But have you ever wondered what led to the events in the Star Wars saga? Luckily, there is a novel that delves into the origins of this beloved universe – Star Wars Catalyst.

Written by James Luceno, Star Wars Catalyst serves as a prequel to the blockbuster film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. It takes us back to a time of political turmoil and scientific innovation, providing a deeper understanding of the characters and events that shaped the galaxy far, far away.

Catalyst introduces us to Galen Erso, a brilliant scientist, and his wife, Lyra. Their lives become intertwined with Orson Krennic, an ambitious Imperial officer desperately seeking power. As the Galactic Empire rises to dominance, Krennic and Erso find themselves entangled in a deadly game of manipulation and deception.

One of the highlights of Catalyst is its exploration of the relationship between Galen Erso and Orson Krennic, as their conflicting ideologies clash and their ambitions drive them further apart. Their journey sets the stage for the infamous Death Star project, which plays a central role in the original Star Wars trilogy.

Luceno's writing style is captivating, with intricate world-building and well-developed characters that draw readers in from the first page. The novel seamlessly blends action, suspense, and political intrigue, making it a must-read for fans craving a deeper understanding of the Star Wars universe.

For those interested in exploring the Star Wars novels further, Catalyst is just the beginning. The Expanded Universe, now known as Star Wars Legends, offers a vast collection of books that expand upon the movies. From Timothy Zahn's Thrawn trilogy to Drew Karpyshyn's Darth Bane series, there is something for everyone.

If you want to stay connected with the latest news and updates about Star Wars novels, there are several reliable websites to bookmark. StarWars.com is the official website and an excellent source for official announcements and exclusive content. Other fan-driven sites like Wookieepedia and Reddit's r/StarWarsEU community offer in-depth discussions, book recommendations, and insights from fellow enthusiasts.

In conclusion, Star Wars Catalyst is a captivating novel that sheds light on the origins of the Star Wars universe. James Luceno's expert storytelling and attention to detail make this book a must-read for any fan looking to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of the saga. So why wait? Embark on a thrilling journey through the galaxy and discover the secrets behind the Force. May the Force be with you!
Happy Little Landlord Fiction
Happy Little Landlord

I was fortunate enough to travel through time, but I was born into a landlord family. Although I never lacked food and clothing in this life, I didn't want to live off others, so Fu Xiaoguan did some things casually. Unexpectedly, the impact was so huge. The emperor wanted to promote him to a high-ranking official, the princess wanted to marry him as her husband, the daughter of the Shangshufu wouldn't marry anyone else, the savage wanted his head, the barbarian country wanted his life, and the Fan country wanted his money... but all Fu Xiaoguan wanted was to be a big landlord!

302.55 Million words | 2022-03-20 08:30Update

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The Art of War by Sun Tzu Fiction
The Art of War by Sun Tzu

"The Art of War," also known as "Sun Tzu's Art of War," "Wu Sun Tzu's Art of War," "Sun Tzu's Military Classic," and "Sun Tzu's Military Treatise," is a brilliant gem in China's classical military culture heritage. It is an important component of China's outstanding cultural traditions and is one of the three great military treatises in the world (the other two being "On War" by Carl von Clausewitz and "The Book of Five Rings" by Miyamoto Musashi). The content is vast and profound, with profound and rich thoughts, and the logic is meticulous and rigorous. The author is Sun Wu (style name Changqing), a man from the State of Qi during the late Spring and Autumn Period.

5.99 Million words | 2022-09-17 12:42Update

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My Life in the Late Ming Dynasty Fiction
My Life in the Late Ming Dynasty

The mansion reeks of alcohol and meat, frozen bones litter the road... Battlegrounds ablaze, refugees scatter, formidable enemies invade... These are faithful reflections of the late Ming Dynasty... And it was in the July of the second year of Chongzhen, when the Later Jin troops invaded Zunhua. Unexpectedly, a modern special forces soldier named Wei Zheng found himself transported to this tumultuous world, becoming a bandit leader in Zunhua struggling to even have a satisfying meal...

220.92 Million words | 2021-12-16 07:23Update

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Journey of Illusions Fiction
Journey of Illusions

Li Qiang, a successful businessman with assets worth tens of millions, was betrayed by his girlfriend and best friend, causing him to become angry and hurt others. Just when he was in despair, a mysterious figure named Fu Shan used true qi to transform Li Qiang into a tall and handsome young man, leading him on a journey through the stars from Earth to Mars. As they entered an ancient teleportation array to travel to the "Sealing Fate Star," due to the interference of Hua Mei Niang, Li Qiang was transported alone to an unknown planet, embarking on a thrilling and mysterious journey of wonder.

159.77 Million words | 2022-01-14 18:33Update

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The First Undercover Agent of the Southern Song Dynasty Fiction
The First Undercover Agent of the Southern Song Dynasty

In the sixteenth year of Jiajing during the Southern Song Dynasty, Shen Mo, an undercover agent from the modern era, began to manipulate the fate of the nation. Countless ingenious schemes, treacherous plans, and ruthless strategies flowed out from his hands. His modern forensic techniques repeatedly solved perplexing cases in the Southern Song Dynasty, while his espionage skills mercilessly crushed the Liaojin spies. When the invincible Mongol cavalry came rushing in, his formidable army shattered their domination over the world! With one hand mending the heavens and the other preventing catastrophe, this was a war of one man against an era!

144.89 Million words | 2020-08-07 15:33Update

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The Rise of the Second-hand Peddler Fiction
The Rise of the Second-hand Peddler

This is a novel that struggles to emerge from the clutches of little monsters. I won't explain the specific content. Based on the title, book lovers should be able to figure out who I am.

72.23 Million words | 2020-08-29 14:46Update

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The Legend of the Soldiers' Spirit in the Anti-Japanese War Fiction
The Legend of the Soldiers' Spirit in the Anti-Japanese War

The modern soldier accidentally traveled back in time to the period of the War of Resistance Against Japan and ended up as a foolish soldier. Witness how this foolish soldier disrupts the plans of the Japanese army. "Make sure to kill that dumbass!" said a high-ranking Japanese officer. "What is that dumbass up to today? Why haven't you sent someone to follow him?" said the political commissar. "Don't let the dumbass find out! If he does, we're done for," whispered a collaborator while doing something nefarious. "My troops have run out of bullets. Please send some to the outskirts of the city," wrote the dumbass soldier to the Japanese officer in town. Per the request, the novel's official title has been changed from "Dumbass Resists Japan" to "The Legend of the Spirit of Resistance Against Japan." ............... Ladies and gentlemen, witness the humorous resistance of the dumbass soldier. I recommend a book called "The Super University President."

229.55 Million words | 2020-07-17 02:35Update

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Grass Qing Fiction
Grass Qing

Wearing Qing Dynasty clothing without rebellion, I use an electric drill wrapped in chrysanthemum. When I go back, the only thing I can do is to rebel! As for the reasons, no explanations! Guns, science, faith, civilization. Breaking the myth of a prosperous era, cutting off tangible and intangible braids, dispersing all the dark clouds that conceal the heavens. We not only need to expel the invaders and restore China, but also revive the glory of the Han and Tang dynasties, overlooking Eurasia. For three hundred years, China shall be rebuilt under his command! My new book "The Great Star Sea" has already been published, narrating the future history of mankind, it's also a history book! Please collect and support!

261.04 Million words | 2023-02-02 07:19Update

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Struggling in the New Ming Dynasty. Fiction
Struggling in the New Ming Dynasty.

The introverted liberal arts student who is a homebody transmigrates to a mysterious Ming Dynasty. With a humble starting point as a crude and vulgar small yamen runner, he gives up hope on the path of imperial examinations. Let's see how the protagonist joyfully walks out of the marketplaces and embarks on an unconventional path to success. Additionally, this book unveils the various rules of the Ming Dynasty officialdom system! This newly added book is a serious work that adheres to history as a benchmark, relies on facts as a basis, presents logical and precise details. Hmm. Book discussion group number contributed by readers:

188.80 Million words | 2022-07-08 22:28Update

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Ruling the Country in Fine Attire Fiction
Ruling the Country in Fine Attire

Wang Tong, a modern office worker, is unexpectedly transported to the early years of the Ming Dynasty after his death. This is the best era of the Great Ming, as well as its final glory. As a descendant of the Jinyiwei, what can Wang Tong do and change? In this moment of his appearance, the course of history has already shifted...

350.11 Million words | 2020-10-15 13:19Update

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The War of Spies Fiction
The War of Spies

The best way for an ordinary person to wage war against spies is to become a spy themselves. As a spy, if you want to go up against a powerful spy organization, join an equally powerful spy organization. If you can't join any strong spy organization, then build your own spy organization and fight until either destruction or victory. This is the war of spies, telling the extraordinary story of a group of ordinary people.

316.30 Million words | 2021-02-13 19:42Update

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The Rise of Lourick Fiction
The Rise of Lourick

Transmigrating into Scandinavia, he went from a young boy in the tribe to the chieftain, then further became a noble in Novgorod, gradually dispelling ignorance and establishing civilization amidst the forests, grasslands, and countless rivers in Eastern Europe.

675.25 Million words | 2021-08-09 07:39Update

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Three Lives, No Farewell on the River of Oblivion Fiction
Three Lives, No Farewell on the River of Oblivion

San Sheng, the spirit petrified by the side of the Wangchuan River, thought she would guard the Wangchuan River until the end of her life. Unexpectedly, a love obsession shattered all her expectations for the future. The first time she saw that gentle and jade-like man, it was as if the sunshine of the human realm had brightened the Hades, where the amaryllis flowers bloomed. He promised her three lives. So she searched for him in the human realm. And in the end... Her love obsession, did it bind her in this life, or disturb Mo Xi's life? Well... I'm just an incapable writer passing by... Despite the seemingly bitter tone, this is actually a lighthearted story. I promise it's not a cliffhanger... It won't be too long and you can jump in anytime... My own story, I have changed its title to "Walking with the Phoenix"~~ It's already available on Dangdang, you can go check it out~ Click on the image below to bookmark my column~ It's completely free~ Feel free to criticize~

530.89 Million words | 2021-12-19 20:19Update

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Leisurely Great Tang Fiction
Leisurely Great Tang

In that year, the sky was still blue and the water was still clear. Chrysanthemums were just flowers, and cucumbers and black fungus were only for eating. As for beautiful girls, they were all natural. Those who weren't natural, as long as they were willing to spend money, could openly engage in play... It was in that year that Li Anran arrived in the Tang Dynasty. Compared to other time-travelers, Li Anran was fortunate. Not only did he travel to the Tang Dynasty, but he could also travel back to the modern era...

68.36 Million words | 2021-07-14 23:11Update

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The great thief of the nation Fiction
The great thief of the nation

This is an era dominated by robbers, where the accumulated wealth of the Chinese nation for thousands of years is ruthlessly plundered by those European gentlemen dressed in suits and wearing civilized hats using extremely savage, shameless, despicable, and depraved methods. In the 21st century, a small police officer named Yang Xiaolin arrives in this era, hoping to be an upright person as a policeman. But the cruel reality forces him to become a bandit. So be it, let him become a bandit! And thus, he becomes even more savage, shameless, despicable, and depraved than those gentlemen... He is the son-in-law of Yuan Shikai, but he becomes history against the Beiyang Army; he refers to the Japanese Prime Minister as a sworn brother, yet he leads the Yamato people into an irreversible abyss; the Allied Powers consider him a partner, but he stabs the blood of America, England, and France in the back at a critical moment. Yang Xiaolin claims that Sun Yat-sen will always be the person he admires the most, but Sun Yat-sen says, "Yang Xiaolin? The great thief of the country!"

18.79 Million words | 2022-06-26 01:17Update

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Returning to the Great Sui Dynasty Fiction
Returning to the Great Sui Dynasty

The second group of honored works produced by Qidian editors, highly recommended by famous editors Haixing and Qingshan! In the 18th year of the Kaihuang period, the mighty Sui Empire's armies were strong and prosperous, dominating the vast land like the sun at its zenith. However, beneath the calm surface of this peaceful era, hidden currents were surging, and dangers lurked everywhere! In the dazzling month of March, Lingyun appeared in the southern Yangzhou of the great Sui Empire. Returning to the Sui Empire, I am determined to enjoy a carefree life. Though I am humble, I reign over the world! Following "The End of Sui" and "The Late Tang," the final installment of Mu Zi's "Trilogy of Sui and Tang," "Returning to the Sui Empire," officially begins. I hope everyone enjoys it and provides abundant support!

212.56 Million words | 2021-11-05 03:19Update

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Sweeping through the late Qing Dynasty Fiction
Sweeping through the late Qing Dynasty

Protecting Lüshun, aiding Weihai, counterattacking Dalian, forcefully attacking Dandong. Wherever our troops marched, the Japanese forces trembled in fear. With a powerful army, we became a nation within a nation, establishing dominance in Liaodong. This land is mine to rule. The court fears me, arranging marriage alliances to appease me. But in private, he once said, "A wife trying to buy me over? Who cares? What I want is the territory you've lost, the humiliation you've suffered..."

452.59 Million words | 2022-05-18 08:01Update

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Owl minister Fiction
Owl minister

Modern man Tan Zong died with grievances, and his spirit did not disperse. He unexpectedly traveled back to a strange historical time and space, becoming Lin Fu, a branch descendant of the Lin family in Dongyang Prefecture who had just passed the imperial examination but was weak in character and looked down upon by others. Before he had a chance to realize his dream of being an idle scholar who caused trouble all day, raising dogs and birds, and flirting with young women, Lin Fu was involved in a vortex of power struggle and seduction involving various forces such as the present literati, local powerful figures, court officials, regional warlords, and East Sea pirates, all because of his infatuation with Su Mei, a famous courtesan in Jiangning. Unwilling to be a lapdog in times of peace, and unwilling to be reduced to a chaotic person, let's see how Lin Fu, who has lived two lives, starts from the bottom of the power pyramid and turns things upside down. In his glamorous journey from being a "capable minister in peaceful times" to a "ruthless warlord in chaotic times," witness his transformation. PS: I am in the QT voice room【】More Vulgar Official QT, everyone can chat together when available. Link address http://qt.qq.com/go.html?roomid=

416.20 Million words | 2020-11-23 16:47Update

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The female lead always fails her missions [Quick Transmigration]. Fiction
The female lead always fails her missions [Quick Transmigration].

Classic novel by author Biluoge Ling: "The Female Protagonist Always Fails Her Missions [Quick Transmigration]." Read the latest chapters here for free. Our site updates promptly with no pop-up ads. Welcome and enjoy reading. Also known as "When a Steel Straight Woman Gets a Romance Script," this is a silly and lighthearted story without any CP or ambiguity. There are multiple private settings and plenty of brain teasers. Please don't take it too seriously. Updates daily. Seeking favorites~ First World: Successfully Guide the School Bully √ Probably made the school bully call them daddy. Second World: Shura Arena of the Sea King √ Forced to take the blame for five dog-like men who came knocking on the door? Third World: Guide the Male Lead to Cancel the Wedding and Turn Evil √ Turning evil is a bit lonely, so it's better to be a good person. Fourth World: Guide the Stingy Rich Second Generation Boyfriend, still in progress~ Synopsis: The protagonist used to be a boss in the guidance system. After retiring, they are suddenly asked by the main system to come out of retirement. They thought guiding a newbie would be a piece of cake, but...

234.23 Million words | 2021-02-04 14:57Update

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Hero at the end of the Qing Dynasty Fiction
Hero at the end of the Qing Dynasty

For a hundred years, there have been countless upheavals... For a hundred years, there have been countless passionate heroes... For a hundred years, every time we look back, our hearts surge with emotions, full of lingering regrets... Suddenly, a fruit vendor becomes a common member of over a hundred years ago. With no superpowers, no position of power, how will he make his choices in the tumultuous era of a hundred years ago? In this era filled with blood and fire, suffering and hope, conspiracies and grand plans, how will he struggle? This story, based on historical reality, truthfully chronicles the revolutionary journey of an ordinary modern person, depicting that era of stirring winds and emerging heroes!

348.54 Million words | 2023-04-06 22:39Update

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