This short story, titled "The Prize Pelt: The Tale of Bossk," was authored by Kathy Tyers and can be found within the anthology Tales of the Bounty Hunters. It was released to the public in December of 1996 by Bantam Spectra. The story delves into the history and origins of the bounty hunter known as Bossk.
The Empire tasks Bossk with a specific mission: to capture Han Solo. Bossk begrudgingly agrees to collaborate with a Wookiee bounty hunter and their Human protégé. Unbeknownst to Bossk, the pair are secretly plotting to betray him. Conversely, they are aware that Bossk is planning a double-cross of his own.