JACEN and JAINAWhen the Empire died, they were born—a new hope for the New Republic. The young twins of Han Solo and Princess Leia have taken their first steps as Jedi Knights, defeating the evil minions of the Shadow Academy. Now, with their friends Tenel Ka and Lowbacca the Wookiee, the future heroes of an already legendary saga continue their training.Everyone is searching for Bornan Thul. Not only is he father to one of Jacen and Jaina’s fellow students, he holds the key to a secret coalition gaining power in the New Republic. The Young Jedi Knights race across the galaxy to find him—but they may be too late. For their true enemy is about to show its treacherous face. And it will be shockingly familiar . . .