The second wave in Star Wars: The High Republic books was launched by Disney Lucasfilm on June 29, 2021.Disney Lucasfilm Press released the first wave "Star Wars: The High Republic" comics and books earlier this year. This introduced a new roster of heroes, villains and characters bounding and fighting across the galaxy.These intertwined Star Wars stories were published on multiple platforms. They were written during the Golden Age, when light-sabre warriors were the legendary protectors and heroes of the Republic.Disney has now announced the next stage of its publishing venture that will focus on the ongoing saga, 200 years before "The Phantom Menace." Covers, catalog descriptions and on-sale dates have been released for three additional The High Republic novels, serving the Middle Grade and Young Adult markets.The Middle Grade title "Race To Crashpoint Tower" (Disney Lucasfilm Press 2021), was the first to enter hyperspace on June 29, and it is by Daniel Jose Older.Cover for "Race to Crashpoint Tower", by Daniel Jose Older. Image credit: Disney Lucasfilm PressStar Wars: The High Republic: Race to Crashpoint TowerAmazon: $11.99 (Save 20%Follow Jedi Padawan Ram Jomaram to Valo. He stumbles upon a massive threat to the planet, Republic Fair, and can he get to the tower that is named after him?Here's the StarWars.com official description:The Republic Fair is coming! Visitors from all corners of the galaxy will be visiting the planet Valo to attend the massive, inspiring festival that celebrates the Republic. As his fellow Valons prepare to the fair, Jedi Padawan Ram Jomaram hides in his favorite spot: a dark garage stuffed with tools and mechanical parts. He ventures out with his trusted droid V18, to investigate a security alarm that sounds on nearby Crashpoint Peak.He discovers that Valo's communications tower has been knocked down. This is a scary sign that Valo and the Republic Fair are in serious danger. As Ram raced to warn the Jedi about the attack, the feared Nihil launched a surprise attack. Ram must defeat the enemy at Crashpoint Tower, and then send a message to the Republic asking for assistance. He is about to receive some help from unanticipated new friends.Del Rey Books, the Adult release "The Rising Storm" (Disney Lucasfilm Press 2021), will also be launched by Cavan Scott, a renowned British author who co-created Marvel's comic book series "The High Republic".The cover of Cavan Scott's novel "The Rising Storm", which is set after the events of "Light of the Jedi", in Star Wars: The High Republic. Image credit: Disney Lucasfilm PressAmazon: Star Wars: The Rising Storm (The High Republic), $20.28View DealStarWars.com explains the plotline as follows:"Following the dramatic events of "Light of the Jedi," heroes of the High Republic era face a broken peace and a formidable foe. The Republic continues to expand in the wake of the Great Hyperspace Disaster, and the heroism displayed by the Jedi. It brings more worlds under one banner."Under the leadership Chancellor Lina soh, the spirit is of unity extends across the galaxy with the Jedi and newly established Starlight Beacon Station at the vanguard. The Republic Fair is planned by the chancellor to celebrate the expansion of Republic, and show off the potential for peace, something the Jedi hope will foster. As ambassadors for harmony, Stellan Gios and Bell Zettifar join the event. The fury of Nihil also turns its gaze to the Fair as the galaxy's eyes turn towards it.Marchion Ro, their leader, wants to destroy this unity. His storm descends upon the celebrations and pageantry, inflicting chaos and seeking revenge. The Jedi face the fear of their enemy as they try to stop the Nihil's rampage, and the Force can't protect them from it.Justina Ireland published "Out of the Shadows", a Young Adult book (Disney Lucasfilm Press 2021), rounding out the trio of "The High Republic' new releases. Ireland wrote one of the first Middle Grade titles, A Test of Courage (Disney Lucasfilm Press), 2021).Cover for "Out of the Shadows", by Justina Ireland, in the "Star Wars: The High Republic” series. Image credit: Disney Lucasfilm PressAmazon: Star Wars: Out of the Shadows: $14.30View DealStarWars.com has a detailed synopsis.Sylvestri Yarrow has been having bad luck without any end in sight. Syl has been trying to maintain the family cargo business after her mom's death. But with mounting debt and increased attacks by the Nihil upon unsuspecting vessels, Syl may lose everything she has left. For help, she heads to Coruscant galactic capital but is distracted by a dispute between two powerful families over a small area on the frontier. Syl is not interested in being involved in familial politics, but she is enticed by the promise of a huge payoff."Meanwhile Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh was summoned to Coruscant. However, she has no idea why or who. With Jedi Master Cohmac, her Padawan Imri and Reathand, they ride to the capital to help with the frontier property dispute. But why? What's so special about an empty space? Vernestra will gain a new understanding about her abilities and Syl will be taken back to the past to discover truths that are finally coming out of the shadows.The latest round of "The High Republic", Disney Lucasfilm Press's and Del Rey Books novels, arrives starting June 29.Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @Spacedotcom
