Master and Apprentice (Star Wars)

<p><b><u>THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER</u></b><b><br>An unexpected offer threatens the bond between Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi as the two Jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future.</b><br><br>A Jedi must be a fearless warrior a guardian of justice and a scholar in the ways of the Force. But perhaps a Jedi&#146;s most essential duty is to pass on what they have learned. Master Yoda trained Dooku; Dooku trained Qui-Gon Jinn; and now Qui-Gon has a Padawan of his own. But while Qui-Gon has faced all manner of threats and danger as a Jedi nothing has ever scared him like the thought of failing his apprentice.<br><br>Obi-Wan Kenobi has deep respect for his Master but struggles to understand him. Why must Qui-Gon so often disregard the laws that bind the Jedi? Why is Qui-Gon drawn to ancient Jedi prophecies instead of more practical concerns? And why wasn&#146;t Obi-Wan told that Qui-Gon is considering an invitation to join the Jedi Council&#151;knowing it would mean the end of their partnership? The simple answer scares him: Obi-Wan has failed his Master.<br><br>When Jedi Rael Aveross another former student of Dooku requests their assistance with a political dispute Jinn and Kenobi travel to the Royal Court of Pijal for what may be their final mission together. What should be a simple assignment quickly becomes clouded by deceit and by visions of violent disaster that take hold in Qui-Gon&#146;s mind. As Qui-Gon&#146;s faith in prophecy grows Obi-Wan&#146;s faith in him is tested&#151;just as a threat surfaces which will demand that Master and Apprentice come together as never before or be divided forever.</p>