Summary
Battlefront II: Inferno Squad is a novel that is set in the Star Wars Universe and written by Christie Golden.[1] The novel was published in 2017 by Del Rey Books.[2] The story takes place immediately after the events of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977).[3] Inferno Squad is the second book in the Star Wars: Battlefront tie-in novel series, following Battlefront: Twilight Company. The novel follows Iden Versio, protagonist of the Star Wars Battlefront II single-player campaign. The book focuses on Inferno Squad's creation and its early missions.
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| Author | Christie Golden |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Star Wars Books, Star Wars Canon, Star Wars Battlefront Books |
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| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
Publication date | July 25, 2017 |
| Pages | 336 |
| ISBN | 9781524796808 |
| Followed by | Heir to the Jedi, by Kevin Hearne |
Plot summary edit
The book starts with Iden as a TIE Fighter pilot protecting the Death Star from the Rebel Alliance's starfighters at the Battle of Yavin. We then see her and other Imperials called to a secret meeting. Iden's father forms Inferno Squad, a special forces unit, and they are given a mission to recover blackmail material from an Imperial Governor. Then, they must extract a rebel that decides to side with the Galactic Empire, betraying the other rebels. After the team recovers a data chip from that mission, they go on an undercover mission to join the Dreamers, a rebel partisan group that is the sole remnant of Saw Gerrera's Rebels.[4] Eventually, the rebel group is destroyed and Iden encounters the mysterious advisor of the group. He turns out to be Lux Bonteri, a character in the animated series The Clone Wars and former senator and friend of Saw Gererra.
Main characters edit
Iden Versio serves as the main protagonist of the story while Gideon Hask, Del Meeko and Seyn Marana serve as secondary protagonists and Staven as the antagonist. Garrick Versio has a supporting role.
Reception edit
Megan Crouse of Den of Geek gave the book a 3.5 out of 5 rating.[5]
- Youtini rated this book 7.8/10[6]
Publishing edit
This book was published by Del Rey Books, a division of Penguin Random House. This book was initially released on July 25, 2017.[7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Battlefront II: Inferno Squad (Star Wars) by Christie Golden: 9781524796808". Penguin Random House.
- ^ Truitt, Brian. "'Star Wars': Read an exclusive excerpt from 'Inferno Squad' novel". USA Today.
- ^ Laptik, Andrew (April 15, 2017). "The Battlefront II tie-in novel is Lucasfilm's incredible creative strategy in action". The Verge.
- ^ Keane, Sean (July 25, 2017). "'Star Wars Battlefront II: Inferno Squad' introduces elite Imperial team in tense thriller: book review". Daily News. New York.
- ^ Crouse, Megan (July 25, 2017). "Star Wars: Battlefront II: Inferno Squad Review". Den of Geek. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ "Battlefront II: Inferno Squad | Complete Book Details". youtini.com.
- ^ "Battlefront II: Inferno Squad (Star Wars) (B&N Exclusive Edition)|Hardcover". Barnes & Noble.
External links edit
- Inferno Squad on Youtini, a Star Wars book information site
- Inferno Squad on Wookieopedia, a Star Wars Wiki