Star Wars: Kenobi

Set between Episodes III and IV, this novel follows Obi-Wan Kenobi as he aids Tatooine's residents during his exile, confronting danger while protecting the galaxy's last hope. A compelling read for fans.

In Star Wars: Kenobi, set between the events of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV: A New Hope, the story follows Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi during his exile on the desert planet of Tatooine. With the Republic fallen and Sith Lords in control, Obi-Wan has lost everything except for his hope. Known to the locals as 'Ben,' he lives a life of seclusion, attempting to protect an orphaned infant boy who holds the galaxy's future in his hands.

Tatooine is portrayed as a harsh environment where farmers struggle to survive under the relentless heat of two suns, while also defending themselves from the dangers posed by the Tusken Raiders. As tensions rise between the farmers and a tribe led by a ruthless war chief, Ben is reluctantly drawn into the conflict. This involvement threatens his mission of remaining hidden and protecting the boy, forcing him to confront the very darkness he sought to escape.

As the situation escalates, Ben must grapple with his identity as Obi-Wan Kenobi, a hero of the Clone Wars, and the responsibilities that come with his Jedi training. Faced with injustice and innocent lives at stake, he cannot ignore the call to action. Ultimately, Obi-Wan must navigate the delicate balance between his past as a Jedi and the necessity of becoming 'Crazy Old Ben' to fulfill his duty in a galaxy plagued by turmoil.