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Showdown at Centerpoint (Star Wars: The Corellian Trilogy) (Book 3) | 
 enlarge | Author: Roger Macbride Allen
Publisher: Spectra
Category: Book
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Pages: 301
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Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0553298062
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780553298062
ASIN: 0553298062
Publication Date: September 1, 1995
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Discovering the existence of a devastating weapon that has the power to destroy suns and with them entire solar systems, Luke Skywalker is forced to make a decision that jeopardizes the freedom of the Corellian sector.
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 Star Wars Book January 11, 2007
I think this is the best book in the Corellian Trilogy. Second best is Assualt at Selonia (book #2). If you are thinking of reading the Corellian Trilogy skip the first book (Ambush at Corellia) the opening of Assualt at Selonia has a "What Has Gone Before" that adequately summarizes what was in the first book.
 a solid end to a solid trilogy September 14, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Thus concludes a fairly solid Star Wars Trilogy. Showdown at Centerpoint is the concluding volume in the Corellian Trilogy. The story we have so far is that Leia and Han, along with their children, a Wookiee, and a couple of droids went on a diplomatic mission to Han's homeworld of Corellia and became entangled in the civil unrest where the main faction is led by Thracken Sal-Solo, Han's cousin and a general bad guy. Thracken claims to have a Starbuster, a weapon which nobody has seen but that has already destroyed two planets. Yes, another Super Weapon. The civil unrest encompasses the entire Corellian system and through kidnapping and hiding, the Organa-Solo family, along with Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, and Mara Jade, are working separately to stop the Starbuster from destroying the next planet on a list of targets and to restore stability to the region.
Joining together and splitting apart our heroes will travel to the strange Centerpoint Station, which may have everything to do the troubles. They will join with Selonians and the Drall, two non-human races in the Corellian system, and there is love and loss, lots of action, the rising importance of the Solo children, and the chance to save the Republic once again. The ending of Showdown at Centerpoint is a bit rushed, but taken as part of a trilogy this book and the trilogy is a satisfying Star Wars experience. While these books would not stand up with the best of Matthew Stover or Karen Traviss, this trilogy rises above the majority of Star Wars novels. It contains all of the action and fun of the movies and had George Lucas decided to use the stories of Roger MacBride Allen, this Star Wars trilogy would be just as successful as what was already filmed.
-Joe Sherry
Show up for the Showdown May 2, 2006
`Antone's eyes bugged out, and his jaw dropped open. It was at least a full five seconds before he was able to speak. "He's cranky? He's the - he's the only one who can - who can - " Atone gestured frantically at the control panel. "The starbuster is going to fire in an hour, and you tell me he's cranky?" '
Showdown at Center Point, is sadly the last book of this Star Wars trilogy. Everything is moving to the edge of disaster as the New Republic crew is trying to figure out who, or what, is blowing up stars. Anakin Solo is getting in trouble (once again), Han and Leia have to deal with squabbling Selonians, Dralls and humans. Han's evil cousin is back once again and making really big trouble. Lando Calrissian and Luke Skywalker enter Center Point and are nearly killed but finally figure out what in the heck it really is! Will they be able to save the next star on the list for destruction (along with the twelve million people on the planet next to it). You'll just have to read it to find out.
The beloved Corellian Trilogy is an excellent book for all Sci-fi fans, a must-read continuation of the Star Wars story for its fans and has great action for those who just want to be entertained. The author does a great job of making it clear where everyone is and what is going on, as the action takes you from place to place. He gives a great description of each new area or character you meet or hear about, and there are plenty of really hilarious moments where everything just goes wrong. This trilogy is hardly even boring with great action moments and moments where the character lives hang by a thin thread. It is one of the best action books I've ever read, a little bit better than "Harry Potter" with a sci-fi twist. Those who would really like this book/ trilogy is anyone who likes Star Wars in general, or anyone that likes sci-fi. Even if you don't know all the Star Wars characters and plots, the book does a great job of introducing you to it all. Even young kids can read this book and be entertained; same thing goes for adults. I would recommend this book to almost anyone who is even slightly interesting in reading it.
Good conclusion August 8, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really liked this book. It wrapped everything up well. Since I had ready the NJO books already I knew who would make and not, but overall it was good series and did explain some background for events in the NJO. It is definetly worth you time.
 Above average conclusion to an above average trilogy August 10, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The conclusion to the Corellian Trilogy is the best of the trilogy. The story really takes off and the action keeps the reader moving through the story at a good pace. All our heroes are in their prime ready to once again defeat the galaxy's evil. The biggest problem with this book is the ambiguity of the bod guys. Han Solo's cousin is just a front, and tis Triad are the real baddies but not much is really known or said about them. The author just kind of leaves them hangin so to speak. My other criticism deals with Anaking who is way to babyish in the beginnin gof the book and simply too sophisticated in the conclusion. OVerall however, this is a above average trilogy in the Star Wars universe.
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