The events of the book take place 18 years before A New Hope

The Jedi are exterminated during the merciless Order 66, and the Emperor rules the galaxy. But the survivors still continue to fight, even knowing that they cannot win... In the deepest depths of Coruscant, Jedi Jax Pavan leads the difficult life of a private detective and volunteer rescuer, helping the weak and disadvantaged. The mysterious death of famous sculptor Wes Voletta poses a real challenge to his talents! Fortunately, the keen scent of the nosy reporter Dan Dhur, the computer skills of the droid I5, the help and support of a loyal combat team are always at hand... All this should help find the killer - but will this be enough to survive? After all, Darth Vader’s bloodhounds are tirelessly on the heels of the fugitive Jedi! Look behind the colorful façade of Coruscant and discover new facets of the planet-city that you have never seen before: state detectives and artistic beau monde, colorful fairs and flea markets, labyrinths of bureaucracy and slums infested with savages ... Survive the planetary catastrophe on Kaamas together with the Galaxy, go on a hunt with the legendary mercenary Aurra Sing and accompany the inconsolable Captain Typho from Naboo on his travels, seeking revenge for the death of Padmé Amidala, in a new book from Michael Reeves - the first detective story in the history of Star Wars in the style of "noir" - "Coruscant Nights: Street of Shadows"!