The Shadow Trap, a young reader novel, represents the sixth installment in a series that follows the exploits of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker during the period between Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones.
A seemingly straightforward assignment awaits the Jedi when they are summoned to bring order to the turbulent planet of Mawan. However, lurking beneath the surface of the planet's disorder is an evil. The diplomatic mission intended to "convince" the planetary crimelords to evacuate takes a disastrous turn, culminating in the shocking death of Yaddle, a long-standing member of the Jedi High Council, an event for which Anakin feels responsible. Only the combined might of Yoda, Anakin, and Obi-Wan can prevail in this conflict.
- ISBN 0439339227 ; Published in May 2003 by Scholastic , a 125-page paperback edition.
- ISBN 0613663810 ; Released in July 2003 by Tandem Library Books , a 125-page school/library bound edition.
- ISBN 0606313044 ; Published on August 26 , 2004 by Sagebrush Corporation , a 126-page school/library bound edition.
- ISBN 3833210702 ; Released in March 2004 by Dino Entertainment , a 156-page German paperback edition.
War has ravaged the planet Mawan, leading to widespread chaos. The population has sought refuge underground, while three avaricious crimelords vie for control of food and fuel on the planet's surface. The Jedi are the only ones who can potentially establish peace.
But what if there's something even more sinister lurking behind the chaos? Could the planet be a trap, endangering countless innocent lives?
What if saving Mawan requires a Jedi to sacrifice their life?
Despite her later appearance in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars series, Gardulla The Hutt is mentioned as deceased. The planet Koba and its inhabitants, the Kobans, are incorrectly spelled as "Koda" and "Kodans," respectively.