Shield of Lies (Star Wars: The Black Fleet Crisis Deries)

I'm not sure why all the negativity...this is a very well-written yarn. I remember reading it 10 years ago, and enjoying the plot but feeling uncomfortable with the characters...yet reading it again now (at age 38) I love it. The characters have great depth, and the story is intricately interesting. It all felt very realistic to me. Maybe this is just not a story for a younger reader, or a reader who just wants action. But this is a thoughtful story, doesn't deserve the kind of panning that The Crystal Star got, certainly.

The book rocked. I like the parts were Luke looked for his mom. It recovered for the bad beginning. Part three on Leia just made it even better.

I don't know what the other reviewers are thinking, this is one of the best trilogies in the entire series. A major complaint seems to be that these books are "all talk and no action," well my little friends, I am sorry that your limited intellect cannot stand plot development and intricate story lines. Unlike a LOT of sci-fi books out there, the Star Wars books actually try to have a story, and a MEANINGFUL, LASTING story at that. Not just blazing light saber/death star/dog fight battles. If you don't have the intellectual capacity to enjoy a good story with good plot lines, that is well written and that explores more than just shooting at people, then I recommend something along the lines of "Pokémon" that would seem to fit with your age group. CHEERS!

Luke's quest for his mother reaches a new climax that kind of shows Luke is never around when the New Republic needs him.Han has been kidnapped by Nil Spaar, the Yevetha leader, who kills ruthlessly.This is a great story, but, myquestion is will Luke save Han?

Contrary to popular belief (referring to most of of the other reviews on this page) Shield of Lies is a great book! A must read for any and all fans of the adult-novel line up. It's got action, intrigue, all the good things that are Star Wars!!