Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion – Razor’s Edge by Martha Wells

Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion – Razor’s Edge by Martha Wells Return to the Rebellion era in this fast-paced adventure from Martha Wells, set shortly before The Empire Strikes Back and part of the Star Wars Legends – Empire and Rebellion series. Featuring Princess Leia, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Chewbacca, Razor’s Edge delivers high-stakes action, political tension, and deeply emotional character moments. When rebels clash with renegades, the Empire may be the one to strike the final blow. Times are desperate for the Rebel Alliance. Imperial pressure and dwindling supplies are slowing the construction of a new secret base on the icy world of Hoth. When a group of Mid Rim merchants offers vital materials for sale, Leia Organa and Han Solo lead a diplomatic mission to secure the deal. But betrayal throws the Rebel delegation into chaos. Forced to flee into pirate-controlled territory, Leia is stunned to learn that the marauders attacking them are survivors of Alderaan, her destroyed homeworld. Driven to piracy to survive, these refugees are now bound to a ruthless pirate armada—one that would gladly ransom Princess Leia to the Empire, if her identity is exposed. Haunted by grief and guilt, Leia refuses to abandon her people, even as Imperial forces close in. Trapped between deadly outlaws and merciless Imperial hunters, Leia, Han, Luke, and Chewbacca must fight impossible odds to protect the Rebellion and prevent the Empire from delivering a devastating blow. Epic, emotional, and full of classic Star Wars charm, Razor’s Edge is a must-read for fans of Leia-centric stories, Rebellion-era adventures, and Martha Wells’ sharp, character-focused storytelling.