Galaxy of Fear
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Galaxy of Fear is a series of science fiction
novels set in the Star Wars
galaxy
three years after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
. The books are meant for younger readers. The books ranged from 100 pages to 200 pages in large print. The series of 12 books was written by John Whitman
, and were released from February 1997 through to October 1998. The Galaxy of Fear line was created with an intent to cash in on the popularity of the Goosebumps
novels.
. Tash is fascinated with the Jedi
, while Zak is interested in machines and technology.
The first six books form an arc
. The protagonist
s discover pieces of a large Imperial
experiment in biological weapons
, codenamed Project Starscream. The first five books deal with the heroes discovering the various components of Project Starscream, each dangerous in its own right The sixth book deals with their discovery of the final goal of the experiments: creating a prototype organism, simply named "Weapon".
The next six books lacked a central arc. The protagonists, now wanted fugitives, simply travel from planet to planet attempting to avoid Imperial authorities. Each book told a story of the main characters stumbling onto some danger and the resulting adventure.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
novels set in the Star Wars
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
galaxy
Star Wars Galaxy
Star Wars Galaxy may mean:* Star Wars Galaxies, a Star Wars themed MMORPG platform for Microsoft Windows* Star Wars galaxy, the fictional galaxy where the setting of the Star Wars saga occurs...
three years after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, originally released as Star Wars, is a 1977 American epic space opera film, written and directed by George Lucas. It is the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga: two subsequent films complete the original trilogy, while a prequel trilogy completes the...
. The books are meant for younger readers. The books ranged from 100 pages to 200 pages in large print. The series of 12 books was written by John Whitman
John Whitman
John Whitman is an American novelist and martial arts instructor. He has written many books, and written for other projects such as Zorro and the Star Wars: Galaxy of Fear series. His most recent books include four novels based on the television series 24, published by HarperCollins...
, and were released from February 1997 through to October 1998. The Galaxy of Fear line was created with an intent to cash in on the popularity of the Goosebumps
Goosebumps
Goosebumps is a series of children's horror fiction novels written by American author R. L. Stine and first published by Scholastic Publishing. It is a collection of stories that feature semi-homogenous plot structures, with fictional children being involved in scary situations...
novels.
Brief Synopsis
The books are about a young brother and sister, Zak and Tash, who travel the galaxy with their mysterious Uncle Hoole. Tash and Zak are orphans; their parents were on their homeworld of Alderaan when it was destroyed by the Death StarDeath Star
The Death Star is a fictional moon-sized space station and superweapon appearing in the Star Wars movies and expanded universe. It is capable of destroying a planet with a single destructive super charged energy beam.-Origin and design:...
. Tash is fascinated with the Jedi
Jedi
The Jedi are characters in the Star Wars universe and the series's main protagonists. The Jedi use a power called the Force and weapons called lightsabers, which emit a controlled energy flow in the shape of a sword, in order to serve and protect the Republic and the galaxy at large from conflict...
, while Zak is interested in machines and technology.
The first six books form an arc
Story arc
A story arc is an extended or continuing storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television, comic books, comic strips, boardgames, video games, and in some cases, films. On a television program, for example, the story would unfold over many episodes. In television, the use of the story...
. The protagonist
Protagonist
A protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify...
s discover pieces of a large Imperial
Galactic Empire (Star Wars)
The Galactic Empire is one of the main factions in the fictional universe of Star Wars. It is a galaxy-spanning regime established by the series' lead villain, Palpatine, to replace the Galactic Republic in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The Galactic Empire is introduced in Star Wars...
experiment in biological weapons
Biological warfare
Biological warfare is the use of biological toxins or infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi with intent to kill or incapacitate humans, animals or plants as an act of war...
, codenamed Project Starscream. The first five books deal with the heroes discovering the various components of Project Starscream, each dangerous in its own right The sixth book deals with their discovery of the final goal of the experiments: creating a prototype organism, simply named "Weapon".
The next six books lacked a central arc. The protagonists, now wanted fugitives, simply travel from planet to planet attempting to avoid Imperial authorities. Each book told a story of the main characters stumbling onto some danger and the resulting adventure.
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- Eaten AliveGalaxy of Fear: Eaten AliveEaten Alive is the first book in the Galaxy of Fear series by John Whitman set in the Star Wars galaxy shortly after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.-Plot:...
- City of the DeadGalaxy of Fear: City of the DeadCity of the Dead is the 2nd book in the Galaxy of Fear series by John Whitman set in the Star Wars galaxy shortly after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.-Publisher's Description:...
- Planet PlagueGalaxy of Fear: Planet PlaguePlanet Plague is the 3rd book in the Galaxy of Fear series by John Whitman set in the Star Wars galaxy shortly after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.-Publisher's description:...
- The Nightmare MachineGalaxy of Fear: The Nightmare MachineThe Nightmare Machine is the 4th book in the Galaxy of Fear series by John Whitman set in the Star Wars galaxy shortly after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.-Plot:...
- Ghost of the JediGalaxy of Fear: Ghost of the JediGhost of the Jedi is the 5th book in the Galaxy of Fear series by John Whitman set in the Star Wars galaxy shortly after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.-Plot:...
- Army of TerrorGalaxy of Fear: Army of TerrorArmy of Terror is the 6th book in the Galaxy of Fear series by John Whitman set in the Star Wars galaxy shortly after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.-Publisher's Description:...
- The Brain SpidersGalaxy of Fear: The Brain SpidersThe Brain Spiders is the 7th book in the Galaxy of Fear series by John Whitman set in the Star Wars galaxy shortly after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Many canonical characters and elements appear in the Brain Spiders such as Jabba The Hutt and Bib Fortuna...
- The SwarmGalaxy of Fear: The SwarmThe Swarm is the 8th book in the Galaxy of Fear series by John Whitman set in the Star Wars galaxy shortly after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.-Publisher's Description:...
- SporeGalaxy of Fear: SporeSpore is the 9th book in the Galaxy of Fear series by John Whitman set in the Star Wars galaxy shortly after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.-Publisher's Description:...
- The Doomsday ShipGalaxy of Fear: The Doomsday ShipThe Doomsday Ship is the 10th book in the Galaxy of Fear series by John Whitman set in the Star Wars galaxy shortly after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.-Publisher's Description:...
- ClonesGalaxy of Fear: ClonesClones is the 11th book in the Galaxy of Fear series by John Whitman set in the Star Wars galaxy shortly after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.-Trivia:* Cloning is first indicated when Tash sees the same person walk by twice....
- The HungerGalaxy of Fear: The HungerThe Hunger is the 12th book in the Galaxy of Fear series by John Whitman set in the Star Wars galaxy shortly after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The Hunger is the first Galaxy of Fear book to feature Deevee since Army of Terror.-Plot:...
ISBN Information
- Army of Terror, 1997. John Whitman, ISBN 0-553-48455-9
- City of The Dead, 1997. John Whitman, ISBN 0-553-54288-5
- Eaten Alive, 1997. John Whitman, ISBN 0-553-50652-8 / ISBN 0-553-54283-4
- Ghost of the Jedi, 1997. John Whitman, ISBN 0-553-48454-0
- The Brain Spiders, 1997. John Whitman, ISBN 0-553-48637-3
- The Swarm, 1998. John Whitman, ISBN 0-553-48638-1
- The Doomsday Ship, 1998. John Whitman, ISBN 0-553-48640-3
- Clones, 1998. John Whitman, ISBN 0-553-48641-1
- The Hunger, 1998. John Whitman, ISBN 0-553-48642-X