{"product_id":"star-wars-black-fleet-crisis-books-1-2-kube-mcdowell","title":"Star Wars Black Fleet Crisis Books 1 \u0026 2 Kube-McDowell","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou get the first two books in Michael P. Kube-McDowell's \u003cstrong\u003eStar Wars: The Black Fleet Crisis\u003c\/strong\u003e trilogy, \u003cstrong\u003eBefore the Storm\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eShield of Lies\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both are 1996 Bantam Books mass market paperbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese books continue the Star Wars story during the New Republic era. \u003cstrong\u003eBefore the Storm\u003c\/strong\u003e opens the trilogy as the New Republic faces the growing threat of the Yevetha while Luke searches for information about his mother's people. \u003cstrong\u003eShield of Lies\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the political and military crisis as Leia, Luke, Han, and Lando follow separate parts of the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBooks Included:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook 1: Before the Storm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michael P. Kube-McDowell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Black Fleet Crisis, Book One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bantam Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-553-57273-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 309 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook 2: Shield of Lies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michael P. Kube-McDowell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Black Fleet Crisis, Book Two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bantam Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-553-57277-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/collections-vintage-classic-book-bundles-for-sale\" title=\" book bundle\"\u003e book bundle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass market paperbacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-sci-fi-books\" title=\"2 Star Wars science fiction books\"\u003eStar Wars science fiction\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7 x 4 inches each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exact printing numbers cannot be determined from the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are used reading copies with age and handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore the Storm\u003c\/strong\u003e has visible page waviness through part of the book. A faint water mark can be seen along some page edges, but there is no heavy staining shown. The pages remain firmly attached and the text is clear and easy to read. The cover has light edge and corner wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShield of Lies\u003c\/strong\u003e is the cleaner of the two copies. The pages are firmly attached, clean, and easy to read, with normal age toning and light cover wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want Books 1 and 2 together for reading, these copies give you the beginning of the Black Fleet Crisis trilogy without paying for higher grade shelf copies. If page waviness bothers you, the condition of \u003cstrong\u003eBefore the Storm\u003c\/strong\u003e should be considered before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"photo verified condition.\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e3. Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e4. Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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