The deadly assassin contracted by the Empire, X-7, is closer than ever to discovering the identity of his target. He's already infiltrated the top levels of the Rebel Alliance and gained Princess Leia's trust but he still hasn't been able to get Leia to give up the classified information he desperately needs. After all, Leia Organa is unbreakable: the youngest, toughest member of the Galactic Senate, and, since its dissolution, the fiercest opponent...

"It was supposed to be a simple mission to the palace of Nyemari. Quick, covert, easy. But before the Rebels can get off the planet, Luke receives a mysterious - and deadly - message from former Imperial Commander Rezi Soresh. Though Soresh's assassin, X-7, didn't manage to kill Luke, Soresh hasn't given up on vengeance."--P. [4] of cover.