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Star Wars (Legends)

‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The New Jedi Order: The Final Prophecy’ (2003) (Book review)

June 2, 2016April 16, 2021 John Hansen Books

“The Final Prophecy” (2003), the 18th and penultimate book of the “New Jedi Order,” is a rare “Star Wars” novel that doesn’t feature any movie characters or relations of movie characters on the cover. It’s a […]

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‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic III – Reunion’ (2003) (Book review)

May 29, 2016April 16, 2021 John Hansen Books

Sean Williams and Shane Dix wrap up perhaps the most underrated “Star Wars” book trilogy with the 17th “New Jedi Order” entry, “Force Heretic III: Reunion” (2003). Again, they are good with describing settings, mediocre at military […]

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‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic II – Refugee’ (2003) (Book review)

May 26, 2016April 16, 2021 John Hansen Books

“Force Heretic II: Refugee” (2003) is one of the most enjoyable page-turners of the “New Jedi Order,” and it’s also the book that has the least to do with the main plot of the “NJO.” The […]

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‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic I – Remnant’ (2003) (Book review)

May 22, 2016April 16, 2021 John Hansen Books

Featuring a lot of dangling plot threads from the “New Jedi Order” and the entire Expanded Universe, “Force Heretic I: Remnant” (2003) – the 15th book in the “NJO” and first of a trilogy – is the […]

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‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The New Jedi Order: Destiny’s Way’ (2002) (Book review)

May 15, 2016April 16, 2021 John Hansen Books

“Destiny’s Way” (2002), Walter Jon Williams’ only “Star Wars” novel and the 14th entry in the “New Jedi Order” series, is a transitional book, but a rather good one. It’s easily the best hardcover so far […]

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‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The New Jedi Order: Traitor’ (2002) (Book review)

May 12, 2016April 16, 2021 John Hansen Books

There are two books in the “New Jedi Order” series that tripped up my reading flow on this re-read. The first is the ninth entry, “Star by Star,” because it’s relentlessly grim and overwritten. The […]

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10 summer movies John wouldn’t mind seeing (Commentary)

May 3, 2016April 16, 2021 John Hansen Conjuring Cinematic Universe

Here are the 10 movies I think look the best out of the summer lineup: “Elstree 1976” (May 6) – This Kickstarter-funded documentary features interviews with “A New Hope” (and “The Empire Strikes Back,” as Jeremy […]

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‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines II – Rebel Stand’ (2002) (Book review)

January 20, 2016April 16, 2021 John Hansen Books

Aaron Allston is best known for his Wraith Squadron novels, but his two “New Jedi Order” novels – the “Enemy Lines” duology – are sneaky good, too. They don’t make as strong of an impression […]

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Star Wars female villains

The 20 best female ‘Star Wars’ villains before Captain Phasma

January 18, 2016August 14, 2025 John Hansen Books

Commentary: Captain Phasma is not the first female “Star Wars” villain, let alone the best. Here are my picks for the best female “Star Wars” villains.

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10 ‘first’ female ‘Star Wars’ villains before Phasma

January 18, 2016August 14, 2025 John Hansen Books

Commentary:Despite the hype, Phasma is not the first female “Star Wars” villain. Here are 10 other characters who could stake that claim.

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