Master & Apprentice is a canon novel penned by Claudia Gray and released to the public on April 16, 2019 by Del Rey. Taking place roughly eight years before the events in the film Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, the story centers on Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn alongside his Padawan apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi. The audiobook version features the vocal talents of Jonathan Davis as the narrator.
An unexpected proposition puts Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi's relationship to the test as the two Jedi explore a perilous new world and an uncertain future.
A Jedi's responsibilities include being a brave fighter, a protector of justice, and a knowledgeable expert in the Force. However, the most important role for a Jedi might be to share their wisdom with others. Master Yoda instructed Dooku; Dooku then instructed Qui-Gon Jinn; and now Qui-Gon has his own Padawan. Although Qui-Gon has encountered numerous dangers as a Jedi, nothing frightens him more than the possibility of failing his apprentice.
Obi-Wan Kenobi holds his Master in high regard, but he struggles to fully grasp him. Why does Qui-Gon frequently ignore the Jedi's guiding principles? Why is Qui-Gon so interested in ancient Jedi prophecies instead of more practical matters? And why was Obi-Wan not informed about Qui-Gon's consideration of an offer to join the Jedi Council—a decision that would end their partnership? The simple truth terrifies him: Obi-Wan has disappointed his Master.
When Jedi Rael Averross, another former student of Dooku, seeks their help with a political issue, Jinn and Kenobi journey to the royal court of Pijal for what may be their last assignment together. What begins as a straightforward task quickly becomes complicated by lies and visions of terrible disasters that plague Qui-Gon's thoughts. As Qui-Gon's belief in prophecy strengthens, Obi-Wan's confidence in him wavers—just as a danger emerges that will require the Master and apprentice to unite like never before, or be permanently separated.
Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, along with his Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi, find themselves on a mission located on the planet of Teth. In an attempt to flee the palace of Wanbo the Hutt, Qui-Gon seizes the unintelligent crime lord as a hostage, while Obi-Wan mistakenly interprets a request to manage a door as an instruction to seal it, instead of engaging the guards, before proceeding to search for the hangar.
Star Wars: Timelines places the events of Master & Apprentice around 40 BBY.
- ISBN 9781984800817 ; [8] April 11 , 2019 ; Del Rey ; US hardcover, Special Convention Edition [9]
- ISBN 9780525619376 ; April 16 , 2019; Del Rey; US hardcover [1]
- ISBN 9781984800824 ; April 16, 2019; Del Rey; US hardcover, Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition [10]
- ISBN 9780525619383 ; April 16, 2019; Del Rey; US eBook [2]
- ISBN 9781984800800 ; [11] April 16, 2019; Del Rey; US hardcover, Signed Edition [1]
- ISBN 9781984819611 ; September 24 , 2019; Del Rey; US mass market paperback [3]
- ISBN 9780593974346 ; April 1 , 2025 ; Random House Worlds ; US paperback [12]