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In the first book of a searing new dystopian trilogy, a young woman must conceal her psychic powers-and her attraction to her handsome, infuriating commanding officer-as she works undercover to take down a brutal government from within. The world is divided. On the Continent, you're either a Prime-immune to the biotoxin that nearly wiped out the Earth's population 150 years ago-or a Modified, one who was enhanced by the toxin, developing powerful psychic gifts. As conflict rages between the two sides, Wren Darlington lives in hiding. Occasionally running the odd op for the rebel Uprising against the Primes' oppressive rule, she must keep a low profile. After all, if the enemy finds out that she is a Mod with a staggering four psychic abilities, she won't just be sent to the labor camps. She'll be executed-immediately and without trial. When a careless mistake puts Wren in the crosshairs of the Continent's military, she is taken captive and forced to join their most elite program: Silver Block. Unwittingly, they've handed her the perfect opportunity for the Uprising to strike a devastating blow from inside their ranks. That is, if she can keep her powers hidden, survive training, and prove herself to Cross Redden, her maddeningly cocky commanding officer. Despite the explosive chemistry between them, Cross doesn't trust her-even as he seems determined to destroy the remaining shreds of Wren's self-control. Yet as the war between Primes and Mods escalates, and as Wren and Cross find themselves unable to stay away from each other, they must decide how far they're willing to go for their secrets-and how much of the Continent is worth saving.

Following from Star Wars: Tempest Runner, comes the script for the brand-new audio original in the beloved Star Wars series, The High Republic.

How babies sleep is both exceedingly simple and excruciatingly complex. It is simple because it is based on a few straightforward biological principles that affect all babies the world over. It is complex because we have made it so. Over the past century and a half, we have tried to manipulate baby sleep to fit with the rapidly changing nature of adult lives. The mismatch we have created with our babies' biology is framed as 'baby sleep problems', and infants are often 'treated' using behavioural and clinical interventions. But it is not baby sleep that needs fixing - only our understanding of it.In How Babies Sleep, pioneering and award-winning infant sleep researcher Professor Helen Ball brings together cutting-edge science, anthropological insight and practical advice to provide parents with everything they need to help them confidently - and sanely - navigate the first 365 night-times with a new baby. It will teach you how to harmonise your needs with those of your infant, and empower you to reject approaches that make you uncomfortable and experiment with strategies that work for you and your family.

2016Fresh from her mother's funeral, Mari arrives on Martha's Vineyard off the coast of Massachusetts to study under the enigmatic painter Elizabeth Devereux.But she soon realises that her relationship to the island runs deeper than she ever thought possible.1942It's World War II, and Smith sisters Briar and Ginny are faced with the impossible task of holding their failing family farm together as the US army arrives on their island.In an attempt for normalcy, the sisters start a book club that quickly grows in numbers and becomes a lifeline for the women who remain on the island.That is, until a German soldier's arrival casts shadows of doubt and danger. Who can they really trust in their tight-knit community?In this spectacular novel inspired by true events, New York Times bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly weaves a captivating tale of love, loss, and resilience.

Beginning with the death of Edward I in 1307 and ending with the deposition of Richard II in 1399, Sceptred Isle follows the experiences of the last Plantagenets, uncovering lesser-known voices and untold stories along the way. Through the epic drama of regicide, war, the prolonged spectre of the Black Death, religious antagonism, revolt and the end of a royal dynasty, we encounter a fractured monarchy, the birth of the struggle between Europeanism and nationalism, social rebellion and a global pandemic.Sceptred Isle is a thrilling narrative account of a century of revolution and change - social, political and cultural - shedding new light on a pivotal period of English history that continues to shape our understanding of England today.

Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after - but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume. As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection. However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi receives a surprise visit from Princess Agnes, the renowned sorceress who might have become Riftan's wife if he'd decided to divorce Maxi after the Dragon Campaign. Not at all what Maxi expected, the princess stirs up complicated emotions and politics that could lead to monumental changes in Maxi and Riftan's relationship. This volume collects chapters 77-133 of the original webnovel by Suji Kim.

Sloane Caraway is a liar.They are harmless lies, she tells herself, to make her own life a bit more interesting.So when she sees a child in tears in a playground one afternoon, she can't help herself - she tells the girl's (very attractive) dad she's a nurse and helps him pull a bee sting from his daughter's foot.With this lie and chance encounter, Sloane becomes the nanny for Jay and Violet Lockhart who seem to have everything: a beautiful brownstone house, a daughter in private nursery school, and long summers on an idyllic island just off the coast of New York.Sloane wants to be just like them. She wants their life and she's prepared to lie about almost everything to get it.But Sloane isn't the only one lying, and soon she begins to realise that all that's picture-perfect about her employers hides a much more dangerous truth ..._________'This smart, original, twisty story had me gripped from the first to the last page. I just had to keep reading!' Liane Moriarty 'From the first page until the final twist, Count My Lies is utterly gripping and unputdownable' Amy Tintera'Readers will find themselves racing through the final, jaw-dropping pages, desperate to gather every last clue of this astonishing web of lies' Katy Hays'Get ready for a rollercoaster of twists' Liv Constantine

When Kansas sweetheart Maggie Lathrop is crowned the winner of America's most popular dating show, her life is transformed overnight. Suddenly, Maggie has it all: a gorgeous husband, an immaculate Los Angeles mansion, and an entourage of glamorous friends. Despite picture-perfect appearances, the world Maggie has created is shattered after she's found murdered in a desolate warehouse. As her sister, Emma, attempts to uncover the truth about Maggie's life, a deadlier side to Hollywood is revealed. Because being beautiful can have the ugliest consequences. . .

The must-read BL webtoon by DOYAK is now in print! In this mature-rated drama, three men collide in a tangled web of love, power, and crime. When a chance encounter brings earnest photographer Jo into the orbit of the aloof and gorgeous Ian, Jo falls hard. An undeniable attraction simmers between them, and Jo is determined to break through Ian's indifferent façade. But Ian's life isn't made for romance. As he works to free himself from his past life as a high-profile member of a dangerous gang-and from TJ, his on-again, off-again lover-a power struggle threatens to erupt within the crime syndicate. If Ian isn't careful, events might spiral out of control, dragging him back into a world of corruption and murder. Volume 1 collects episodes 1-13 of the webcomic Wet Sand.

Journey to the magical north in this award-winning and bestselling portal fantasy graphic novel rooted in Nordic folklore. The night before Sonja's coming-of-age ceremony, she receives a visit from a mysterious boy who offers to take her across the stars to his home. Traveling on the northern lights, Sonja follows Espen to a Norway unlike any she knows, one full of trolls, pirates, and magic. As she slowly starts to lose her heart to this new land, she uncovers an adventure that might bring both of her worlds together. This volume includes Northern Lights: The Valley of the Trolls and Northern Lights: The Vikings and the Oracle, originally published in Norwegian.

Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love-the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story!"You have no authority here."Revelations rock Olympus as Persephone's trial ends, threatening to throw the gods into anew war. Though Persephone and Hades become closer than ever after she opens up to him aboutall she has endured, their peace is shattered when another truth is revealed: Apollo isZeus's son. The announcement shocks the pantheon, and the king of the gods realizes thatthe would-be usurper wants Persephone's power to take the throne. Zeus banishes Persephone to the Mortal Realm and, out of fear, cuts it off entirely fromthe rest of the gods. This decree succeeds in undercutting Apollo's plan, but alsoinadvertently begins a decade-long divine cold war when Hades strikes back byshuttering the Underworld. With the gods scattered and weakened, Kronos uses theensuing bedlam to finally escape his imprisonment and begin staging his own coup. Persephone has only one choice when she discovers all the realms on the verge ofcollapse: Descend into the Underworld to try to defeat the power-hungry Titan, claim herrightful place as queen, and reunite with her one true love. This edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic LoreOlympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe andbrings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romanticgraphic novel. This volume collects episodes 180-206 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.

From the acclaimed therapist, Tik Toker and author of the neurodivergent-friendly book How to Keep House While Drowning comes a groundbreaking exploration of relationships for all.Should love come with conditions? How do you navigate a relationship when someone's best efforts are causing you pain? When is it the right time to walk away? In Who Deserves Your Love?, therapist and TikTok sensation KC Davis tackles these challenging questions with warmth and insight. Exploring how vulnerability, trauma and personal history can affect your relationships, this book offers practical tools to help you decide who truly deserves your efforts and time. With radical honesty and a compassionate touch, KC explores how: - conflict can be a form of intimacy - small moments build the backbone of any relationship - coping strategies around vulnerability can create stronger bonds- emotional regulation is a key tool in moments of crisis- a relationship decision tree can help you to live an empowered life. Practical, accessible and packed with clear, concise information, this book is perfect for those who have ADHD, depression or anyone easily overwhelmed in mind. Who Deserves Your Love? offers short bursts of clarity, lists, and diagrams to guide you through the complexities of love and relationships, showing the pathway to finding love and to being loved, exactly as you are.

WINNER OF THE #MERKY BOOKS 2022 NEW WRITER'S PRIZE It's summer and a young man walks through the gates of a luxurious mansion in the south of France. At the dinner table, the Blakes are waiting for him: Annie, the family matriarch and world-famous singer, her inscrutable husband David and their children, Dot, aloof and rebellious, Lily, the man's carefree university friend, and their enigmatic older brother Felix. Between sun-drenched days spent lounging by the pool and nights blurring into endless, opulent parties far from the reality of life in London, a restless attraction grows between Felix and the man. The possibility to be part of a family - and an entire world - in which he doesn't belong is suddenly within reach. But the idyllic haze of the summer slowly fades as they return to the city. While the man struggles with his troubled past and the challenges of navigating Felix's world as a black, working-class person, Felix is tormented by demons of his own. As their lives spiral out of control, the couple's bond will not only be tested but pulled apart at the seams, altering the course of their lives and the future of those around them. Sunstruck is a dazzling and poignant exploration of race, status and the parts of ourselves we risk losing when we fall in love.

The rebellion's fight turns into a battle for their hearts aboard the next sexy fantasy romance from Katee Robert, the New York Times bestselling author of Hunt on Dark Waters. Nox has been steadfastly working as a quartermaster for the rebellion for years. They don't ask for much in return, except for one crucial condition - their ex, the noble Lord Bastian, stays as far away from them as possible. To say things ended poorly between them is a gross understatement...and it's the only relationship Nox has never quite recovered from. But now, the rules have changed. Siobhan, the rebel leader, has emerged from hiding to tell Nox that Bastian's involvement in the rebellion has been discovered, and he's been taken to stand trial in the capital as a traitor. The fate of the entire rebellion now rests on Nox and Siobhan's ability to rescue Bastian from the Cwn Annwn ship. Saving Bastian is only the start of their trials, as the trio is tracked by ferocious pirates across Threshold. And Nox's complicated relationships and entanglements with Bastian and Siobhan puts more than their life at risk-it puts their heart on the line.

The thrilling finale to the instant No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller A Fate Inked in Blood. ----------------A shield maiden fights to break the hackles of prophecy - and to overcome betrayal of the man who broke her heart - in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood. **The stunning first edition hardback will feature beautiful sprayed edges, a custom-stamped case and a premium dust jacket!**With the secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that could see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland's greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future - the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her. While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn's betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland's Unfated - children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart. As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate: Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?

Rediscover Britain in this vivid and intimate full-colour account of one man's pilgrimage along its rugged shoresOn Friday 17 April 2015, photographer Quintin Lake set off from the steps of St Paul's Cathedral on a five-year journey that would take him around the entire coastline of mainland Britain. Armed with twenty kilos of hiking and photography gear, he walked 11,000 kilometres in 454 days with one goal in mind: to produce a body of photographic work that gets under the surface of the island nation that we call home.Carefully curated with over 1,200 photos and interspersed with stories of Quintin's adventures, this book is an immersive visual experience that showcases Britain as you've never seen it before. Discover charming seaside towns such as Staithes in Yorkshire, venture to the desert landscape of Dungeness in Kent and marvel at the beautiful desolation of Scotland's Knoydart Peninsula. Explore the contrast between industry and nature along the Welsh coast path, where plumes of steam rising from the Port Talbot steelworks are as jaw-dropping as the stunning Worm's Head on the Gower Peninsula. And follow Quintin as he narrates the monumental challenges of wild camping - from battling with midges and stress fractures, to clambering up cliffs to escape a rising tide. Filled with striking photos that capture the glorious and often surprising world between land and sea, The Perimeter is a celebration of Britain - a small island with a vast coastline

A group of friends investigate the mystery of a strange staircase in the woods in this mesmerizing horror novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of AccidentsFive high school friends, bonded by an oath to protect each other no matter what. On a camping trip in the middle of the forest, they find something extraordinary: a mysterious staircase to nowhereOne friend walks up - but never comes back down. Now twenty years later, the staircase has reappeared, and the friends return to find the lost boy - and what lies beyond the staircase in the woods...

The Black Panther answers the call of rebellion in this thrilling prose adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates' graphic novel: THE INTERGALACTIC EMPIRE OF WAKANDA.

Hugo Hunter was the most celebrated gay novelist of the 20th century. He published two masterpieces, securing his place alongside the dazzling literary greats of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, and rubbing shoulders with everyone from Truman Capote to James Baldwin, Gore Vidal and George Orwell.But after decades of fame and excess, just as New York City enters the 1980s and awakes to the coming horror of AIDS, Hugo finds himself running out of money. Out of nowhere, he receives an extraordinary lifeline: an offer from his longtime publisher. Two million dollars, for a memoir and a new novel.The money will solve all his problems - except for one thing. Hugo Hunter is an imposter. He stole both of his novels. Now, how far will he go to produce a third?Deliciously vicious and darkly funny, OBJECTS OF DESIRE features an astonishing cast of 20th century glitterati. It is at once a colourful glimpse into the scandalous lives of the cultural elite, and a tense, gripping story of betrayal, backstabbing and literary fraud.***Praise for Neil Blackmore'An astounding story . . . I relished every page.' SIR IAN McKELLAN'One of the most original voices in historical fiction today.' THE TIMES'Compellingly real.' DAILY MAIL

Celebrate a decade of Critical Role with this anthology featuring the perspectives of ten characters who fought alongside-and against-Vox Machina, with a foreword by cast member Liam O'Brien. In these ten stories, see the legendary adventuring party anew through the eyes of some of the most memorable characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina. Within its pages:¿ Shaun Gilmore reflects on the life he has chosen, as told by Aabria Iyengar. ¿ Raishan, racked by a pestilent curse, plots to release the Cinder King from his fiery prison, as told by Rory Power. ¿ Trinket the Wonder Bear accompanies the next generation of Vox Machina on their first adventure, as told by Sarah Glenn Marsh. ¿ Plus seven more hilarious, heartbreaking, and heroic tales featuring Kaylie, Doty, Kevdak, and more!The adventure began in 2015 with a group of friends sitting down in front of a camera to roll some dice, bring their characters to life, and tell a story that would become immortalized in their livestream tabletop roleplaying game: Critical Role. What started as a humble home game eventually grew into a worldwide phenomenon that has touched countless people with its poignant, larger-than-life storytelling-and in that same vein, this collection celebrates the characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina but whose stories are yet to be told. Contributors: Foreword by Liam O'Brien ¿ Jess Barber Martin Cahill ¿ Rebecca Coffindaffer ¿ Aabria Iyengar ¿ Sam Maggs ¿ Sarah Glenn Marsh ¿ Rory Power ¿ Nibedita Sen ¿ Izzy Wasserstein ¿ Kendra Wells

They don't make footballers - and football autobiographies - like this anymore. The brutally honest, riotously entertaining story of the much-loved Everton legend and iconic Premier League bad boy.Praised by Wayne Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson as one of the greatest and most passionate players to ever play the game, Duncan Ferguson, or Big Dunc as he is known, is larger than life in every sense. Measuring a towering 6 feet 4 inches in height, from the moment the striker emerged in British football in the 1990s, he was front and back page news. On the pitch, fans loved Duncan for his roguish charm, his thrilling goals and his total commitment in every game. Fighting tooth and nail, he was a born leader and took no prisoners. Like his rival Roy Keane, he played close to the limit, and often crossed it. Such as the time he was sentenced to 3 months in Glasgow's toughest prison for headbutting an opponent - the first and only time a footballer has ever gone to jail for a crime committed on a football pitch. In BIG DUNC: The Upfront Autobiography, Duncan reveals, for the first time, the full story: the truth about his experiences in prison, his partying with African princes and Liverpool gangsters, his fighting with burglars, his making and losing a fortune, and how he turned his life around through his beloved Everton F.C.. In the process, the book sheds light on one of football's most charismatic but notorious and enigmatic hardmen. Duncan is now a coach and manager at Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.. He is a pillar of the community in Merseyside, giving back to stricken children who share a similar tough upbringing to his own. Duncan's book takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of humour, drama and redemption. Buckle up.

In L.A., a star-studded movie premiere descends into chaos when a shooter opens fire on the crowd.The culprit escapes and boards a plane to Dublin, Ireland.Jack Morgan, the head of the world's largest private detective agency, is at the premiere and his partner Justine is badly wounded in the shooting.Following the gunman to Dublin, Jack soon realises that this is much bigger than a single shooter. What Jack thought was a random act of violence was a actually targeted attempt on his life.To ensure the safety of those he loves most, Jack must find the person who is so intent on his downfall ­- and eliminate them once and for all._______________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

What's the grown-up meaning of 'happily ever after'?When she first meets Adam, Coralie is new to London and feeling adrift. But Adam is clever, witty, and (he insists) a quarter of an inch taller than the average British male. His charming four-year-old daughter, Zora, only adds to his appeal.But ten years on, something important is missing from the life Coralie and Adam have built. Or maybe, having gained everything she dreamed of, Coralie has lost something she once had: herself.Set against an eventful decade that included the soap opera of five Prime Ministers plus Brexit and Covid, Consider Yourself Kissed puts the subjects of love and family on a grand stage, showing how the intimate dramas in our homes inescapably compete for energy and attention with the shared public dramas of our times.Told over ten years of one woman's life, Consider Yourself Kissed is an unforgettable literary love story which effortlessly balances sweetness with bite, the public with the personal, and humour with heart.

Escape to the Wild West with Book Three in the steamy new cowboy romance series that will leave you breathless. . . the perfect summer read for fans of Elsie Silver and Lucy Score.'The spice was immaculate' Reader review, Holding the Reins'There is no reining in my love for this book' Reader review, Holding the ReinsMy favourite book of the year!!' Reader review, Holding the Reins____________________________________When Cole Ashby is appointed Laurel Creek's interim sheriff, he is determined to prove himself as the honest, upstanding, and proper man required for the job. A devoted single dad, his main goal is to lay steady roots for his young daughter.As the daughter of a Kentucky congressman, Ginger Danforth's life has always been about neat appearances. But inside she's dying to break free from the restraints of reputation and embrace the sense of adventure that runs through her veins.When the Laurel Creek crew head to Las Vegas for a weekend away, Ginger and Cole play a game of truth or dare and, after a few too many drinks, find themselves exchanging marriage vows in a Vegas chapel.With no chance of an annulment, the two make a pact: Stay married in secret, until Ginger's father is re-elected and Cole is appointed country Sheriff.But as the pair are forced to spend an increasing amount of time in each other's company, riding the high of their accidental marriage, the more it begins to feel real.Until they forget they were ever pretending at all. . .____________________________________Readers cannot get enough of the Silver Pines series:'Absolutely amazing!''An incredible book''I could not recommend this more''Perfection''I cannot wait to see what comes next'

Before The Acolyte, Vernestra Rwoh must find her place in the Jedi Order. Vernestra Rwoh has spent over a decade exploring the Outer Rim as a Wayseeker, answering to no other authority but the Force itself. When a request from the Jedi Council orders her back to Coruscant, Vernestra initially refuses, feeling that her first priority should be to the beings she's already serving. But after Jedi Master Indara arrives to ask for Vernestra's aid in person, Vernestra finds herself pulled back into Coruscant's complicated world of Republic politics and underworld crime. As the two delve further into their investigation, and the lines between Jedi and Republic business blur, and Vernestra must reconsider what it means to serve for Light and Life.

Is Lady Juvelian at greater risk of dying at the hands of her father's political enemies... or of falling in love? Desperate to appear unavailable for marriage to the tyrannical Crown Prince Maximillian - the villain of her previous life - Juvelian has proposed a contract relationship with her father's rebellious protégé. At first glance, he's the perfect choice, but a veil of misunderstandings hides a dark truth that could challenge Juvelian's attempts to change her future. Meanwhile, political schemes and old grudges are moving in the shadows of the imperial court, and Juvelian's father, Duke Floyen, stands at the heart of them. As the crown prince seeks to solidify his power, the emperor tightens his hold over the duke. This volume collects episodes 32-48 of the webcomic Father, I Don't Want This Marriage.

How the world's best actors communicate with gravitas - and how you can, too.'The theatre stars' voice guru' Daily MailActing is all about charisma. Whether you're an A-list star or an extra, when you're on stage you need to perform in a way that makes your audience listen.That stage presence is something we can all learn from. Every time you speak up in a meeting, recount an anecdote, or tell a joke, it's essential to communicate with gravitas.Jeannette Nelson knows a thing or two about gravitas. As Head of Voice at the National Theatre, she has spent three decades working with the world's leading actors - from Al Pacino to Benedict Cumberbatch to Juliette Binoche - teaching them to speak clearly and move confidently.Now, Nelson pulls back the curtain on the tricks that professional performers use to own the room. Starting with clear speech and good posture, before moving on to the art of rhetoric and overcoming stage fright, she outlines a holistic three-stage method to communicating with authority, authenticity and eloquence. Throughout, she peppers the book with stories of how world-renowned actors learnt to make themselves heard - and how you can, too.The result is a fascinating and eminently practical guide to the art of performance. If all the world's a stage, then this book will turn you into its lead actor.

Before the Rebellion, the Empire reigned. The first book in a new trilogy."In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society!"With one speech, and thunderous applause, Chancellor Palpatine brought the era of the Republic crashing down. In its place rose the Galactic Empire. Across the galaxy, people rejoiced and celebrated the end to war-and the promises of tomorrow. But that tomorrow was a lie. Instead the galaxy became twisted by the cruelty and fear of the Emperor's rule.During that terrifying first year of tyranny, Mon Mothma, Saw Gerrera, and Bail Organa face the encroaching darkness. One day, they will be three architects of the Rebel Alliance. But first, each must find purpose and direction in a changing galaxy, while harboring their own secrets, fears, and hopes for a future that may never come, unless they act.