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3.9/5 Barnes & Noble Language English Subject Star Wars Originally published 1 June 2004 Followed by Duel at Shattered Rock Publisher Del Rey Books | 3.6/5 Goodreads Country United States Series Canon C Media type Hardcover & Paperback Genre Science Fiction | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Publication date Hardcover:
June 1, 2004
Paperback:
March 1, 2005 Preceded by Shatterpoint, Breakout Squad Similar Shatterpoint, Labyrinth of Evil, The Approaching Storm, MedStar I: Battle Surgeons, Star Wars Jedi Trial: A Clone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Cestus Deception is a science fiction novel by Steven Barnes set in the Star Wars galaxy during the Clone Wars. The book takes place one year after the Battle of Geonosis in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, and 21 years before the Battle of Yavin in Episode IV: A New Hope.
Contents
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Plot
Set during the Clone Wars, the story follows Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Kit Fisto and their adventures as ambassadors on the planet of Ord Cestus, which has started producing so-called "Jedi Killer" droids. While, Obi-Wan Kenobi takes the diplomatic approach with the leadership, Kit Fisto and a clone trooper squad start recruiting and training fighters from the working class of the planet to incite a rebellion, should Obi-Wan fail. While they deal with the intrigue and politicking of the locals, as well as intervention by the Sith minion Asajj Ventress, a love affair forms between one of their clone trooper bodyguards Nate and a female pilot who is attracted to the clone template Jango Fett.