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The Krytos Trap (Star Wars: X-Wing Series, Book 3) | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael A. Stackpole
Publisher: Spectra
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  75 reviews
Sales Rank: 145307
Media: Mass Market Paperback
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Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 4.3 x 1
ISBN: 0553568035
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780553568035
ASIN: 0553568035
Publication Date: October 2, 1996
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Product Description
The Rebels have taken the Imperial headquarters world of Coruscant, but their problems are far from over. A killer virus called Krytos is spreading among the population, and fomenting a counter-revolution, at the same time as the treason trial of Rebel hero Tycho Celchu. And X-wing pilot Corran Horn, given up for dead in "Iceheart"'s inescapable prison, discovers an extraordinary power in himself--the power of the Force!
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 Occupying Imperial Center was the easy part August 4, 2008
Excluding the first trilogy written by Zahn these are the best Star Wars books ever if I may say so having just rediscovered this series in a local used book store. There is both action and adventure. In this installment imperial center has been captured but so has Corran Horn and Tycho Celchu stands accused of being a spy. Also the "well" has been poisoned and reader is left to question how the Alliance is going to be able to hold on to its hard won gains?
Even though you know that the main characters are never in any real danger the first read through makes you feel as though they could be. Michael A. Stackpole has created a universe of his own here with some familiar characters but also with new ones such as Corran Horn and Tycho Celchu he even manages to strengthen already established characters like Commander Wedge Antilles.
Overall-it is also refreshing for me to remember how scary Kirtan Loor and Ysanne Isard were as opposed to most of the Imperials in Star Wars fiction that couldn't inspire terror in the Rebel Alliance with instructions and a map.
 Boring Until the End July 11, 2008
If you like to watch "Peoples Court" you may like this book. There is plenty of legal mumbo jumbo as Tycho's trial drags on and on. There is no action until the end, and then the ending is too unbelievable, even for a Star Wars novel. There is too much concentration on the political environment in Stackpoles books, and not enough action. Prepare to endure long secessions of meaningless character interactions.
I was doubtful of Stackpole up until this book, now I'm amazed. June 16, 2008
Rogue Squadron vol.1 was good
Wedges Gamble vol.2 was pretty bad
Krytos Trap vol.3 Very Impressive
I must say I was putting aside StackPole medicority in the last installments because of my interest in Rogue Squadron and X-wings, after
"Wedges Gamble" I was contemplating giving up on the series. Boy did StackPole redeem himself.
The Krytos Trap very cleverly spreads the story out into many other characters perspectives. Wedge, Kirtan Loor, Corran Horn, Nawara Ven-Tycho Celchu are each handling their own conflicts and sharing some others that all (with great precision) link to one another little by little. Every chapter you felt more and more compelled to read the next yet no two chapters where from the perspective of the same character.
Through all of this the mysteries that have been set up thus far in the series are boiled down and revealed in quite a fulfilling climax.
I only recommended the sludge that was "Wedges Gamble" because without it this book would not have been set up so well.
I have said in my reviews of the last two books that I did not like Corran Horn, in this book he as well as many other chracters finally get the development needed so you can actually start relating to them. The X-wing space combat finally returns after its mass lack of in "Wedges Gamble." I can truly say it lives up to its cover. Still amazingly its the trial of one of the main characters that makes the backbone of this book. While you venture into the other conflicts the characters are dealing with you can't help but get excited to see how the next court session will turn out.
When I finished "The Krytos Trap" I smiled and went for a nice walk to fully enjoy the great book it was. Sorry StackPole for giving a poor review for Vol.2 but you made up for it and then some. I highly recommend this book, the only downside I can think of is the fact that you have to read "Wedges Gamble" to appreciate it.
The Krytos Trap June 8, 2008
Standard entry by Stackpole in the Rogue Squadron Series. Even allowing for Corran Horn's latent talent in the force, his escape from Lusankya seemd easier than it should have.
Corran's discovery of his family's Jedi heritage seems like a set up for future adventures in the Corran Horn story line.
The rest of the story seems mostly a set up for the next book, The Bacta War, which I am acually looking forward to, based on the first 2 books of the story.
Stackpole, Isard, and Lusankya - A must read! April 3, 2008
X-wing: The Krytos Trap by Michael Stackpole is the third book in the X-wing series, and it continues Mr. Stackpole's success in weaving a fascinating tale about the stalwart members of Rogue Squadron. In the previous book (Wedge's Gamble) the Rebel Alliance captured Coruscant thanks to the efforts of the Rogues in bringing down the planet's shields and allowing the Rebel fleet to move in and attack. In this book the Rebels are quick to learn that their problems are not over. A killer virus called Krytos is wiping out the indigenous population in accordance with the plans of the vanished Ysanne Isard, the Director of Imperial Intelligence. Chaos is rapidly taking over on Coruscant.
At the same time, Rebel hero Tycho Celchu is on trail for treason and for the supposed death of Corran Horn. Celchu's trial is an indispensable part of the story, but Corran Horn's imprisonment by isard in the hidden fortress of Lusankya is the really gripping tale in this book. His efforts to escape from a place that is supposed to be impregnable will keep you turning the pages.
Towards the end of the book we are treated to one of the most amazing images of the entire Star Wars saga. It involves Lusankya, Isanne Isard, and the planet of Coruscant. I will say no more about it, but you must read the book to see what I'm talking about. Don't miss it.
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