Star Wars: Battlefront II: Inferno Squad by Christie Golden
Synopsis:
After the humiliating theft of the Death Star plans and the destruction of the battle station, the Empire is on the defensive. But not for long. In retaliation, the elite Imperial soldiers of Inferno Squad have been called in for the crucial mission of infiltrating and eliminating the Partisans—the rebel faction once led by notorious Republic freedom fighter Saw Gerrera.
Following the death of their leader, the Partisans have carried on his extremist legacy, determined to thwart the Empire—no matter the cost. Now Inferno Squad must prove its status as the best of the best and take down the Partisans from within. But the growing threat of being discovered in their enemy’s midst turns an already dangerous operation into a do-or-die acid test they dare not fail. To protect and preserve the Empire, to what lengths will Inferno Squad go . . . and how far beyond them?
Review:
Iden Versio survived the destruction of the Death Star and is assigned to the elite Inferno Squad running Special Ops for the Empire. They often have to let their morals slide to further their goals. But when they’re asked to infiltrate a Partisan group who have taken up Saw Gerrara’s cause, each individual of the Inferno Squad will be tested.
This latest Star Wars novel is a new favorite. Christie Golden is a master at tie-in novels. And this Inferno Squad is a great example of her fantastic character development and fleshing out a well-established universe. Iden Versio is a wonderfully complex character. I love that this story is written from the point of view of characters who follow the Empire and believe in what it stands for. Yet, readers will sympathize at times. This original story is full of suspense, drama, and exciting intrigue. And the climactic, surprising ending does not disappoint. I would love to read further adventures of the Inferno Squad.