Master of Deception: The Last of the Jedi is a junior novel within the Star Wars Legends continuity penned by Jude Watson. This book represents the ninth of ten installments in the Star Wars: The Last of the Jedi series and was initially released in February of 2008 through Scholastic.
The world of Alderaan is known for its peace…and Senator Bail Organa is determined to maintain this tranquility. However, the Empire's growing presence is beginning to cast a dark shadow, with spies and betrayers infiltrating positions of power.
Alderaan safeguards a crucial secret – one that is vital for the Jedi's continued existence. Under the Emperor's explicit orders, double agent Ferus Olin is tasked with both discovering and safeguarding this secret. His findings unearth troubling questions about his own history, leading him into direct conflict with a former Jedi…the menacing Sith Lord, Darth Vader.
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Ferus arrives on Alderaan to investigate potential Force sensitivity in a young child. Upon discovering that the child is Leia, Bail Organa's daughter, he takes steps to shield her from Hydra, a fellow Inquisitor, as well as Vader. Ferus also starts to understand the ramifications of having a Sith holocron nearby.
Amie remains on Coruscant, continuing her research into Ferus's medical background. She guides him in the direction of Mustafar. Meanwhile, Clive still harbors distrust for Flame and delves into her past, with Astri's assistance.
Bail's growing frustration and anxiety due to the Empire lead him to contemplate aligning his resistance movement with Moonstrike...and Flame. However, with Vader closing in and a spy among them, he finds himself deeply conflicted.
- ISBN 9780439681421 ; February 2008 ; Scholastic Inc. ; US paperback [1]
- ISBN 9781484720196 ; November 25 , 2014 ; Disney–Lucasfilm Press ; US eBook [3]