James Luceno
Encyclopedia
James Luceno is The New York Times bestselling author of three Star Wars: The New Jedi Order
novels, Agents of Chaos: Hero's Trial
, Agents of Chaos: Jedi Eclipse
and The Unifying Force
.
He also wrote The Visual Dictionary of Star Wars, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and the ebook Darth Maul: Saboteur
(this ebook was effectively a prologue to his prequel trilogy novel, set directly before The Phantom Menace, called Cloak of Deception
). Two of his latest novels within the Star Wars universe include Labyrinth of Evil
and Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
. His most recent novel was Millennium Falcon
, was released in October 2008.
Before writing for the Star Wars
universe, Luceno wrote 1980's Headhunters, the tale of three Americans' adventure in South America, a place Luceno himself has traveled extensively. He also authored A Fearful Symmetry, Rainchaser, Rock Bottom, and The Big Empty in 1993. Luceno wrote the film adaptations for The Shadow
and The Mask of Zorro
; for "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
", Luceno penned 1992's The Mata Hari Affair.
He is also the author of the new Web Warrior series and co-author of the popular Robotech novelization
series with his close friend, the late Brian Daley
. The pair wrote under the pseudonym
Jack McKinney
. He wrote a tribute to Daley which is posted on Daley's website along with photos of the two of them. Daley and Luceno were also amongst a team of writers for the 1986 television cartoon series The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers
; Luceno alone also wrote two episodes for the 1995 cartoon series Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders
(both of them created by Robert Mandell
).
In an interview with Star Wars Insider
magazine, Luceno said that he would like to write a future novel dealing with the search for immortality that both Qui-Gon Jinn
and Darth Plagueis embarked upon in their own separate ways. However, in a talk show interview in February 2007, he indicated that the novel was currently on hold due to Expanded Universe
continuity concerns. The novel has now been canceled and is being replaced by a Darth Bane novel. He is currently in the beginning stages of a new Star Wars effort, as well as intermittently working on an autobiography
.
Luceno lives in Annapolis, Maryland
with his wife and children, Jake and Carlos Luceno. When he is taking a break from writing, he enjoys woodworking in his Annapolis home.
The New Jedi Order
The New Jedi Order is a series of nineteen science fiction novels, published from 1999 to 2003, set in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy 21–26 years after the events depicted in Return of the Jedi...
novels, Agents of Chaos: Hero's Trial
Agents of Chaos: Hero's Trial
Agents of Chaos: Hero's Trial is the first novel in a two-part story by James Luceno...
, Agents of Chaos: Jedi Eclipse
Agents of Chaos: Jedi Eclipse
Agents of Chaos: Jedi Eclipse is the second novel in a two-part story by James Luceno. Published and released in 2000, it is the fifth installment of the New Jedi Order series set in the Star Wars galaxy.-Summary:The novel focuses around several stories that eventually intertwine in the climax...
and The Unifying Force
The Unifying Force
The Unifying Force is the nineteenth and final installment of the New Jedi Order series of books in the fictional Star Wars Expanded Universe written by James Luceno....
.
He also wrote The Visual Dictionary of Star Wars, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and the ebook Darth Maul: Saboteur
Darth Maul: Saboteur
Darth Maul: Saboteur is a short story by James Luceno, set in the Star Wars universe. It was released in ebook form, with a length equivalent to about 55 printed pages, on February 1, 2001....
(this ebook was effectively a prologue to his prequel trilogy novel, set directly before The Phantom Menace, called Cloak of Deception
Cloak of Deception
Cloak of Deception is a 2002 novel set in the Star Wars galaxy. It is a prequel novel occurring before the events of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. The book was written by James Luceno. The cover art was by Steven Anderson...
). Two of his latest novels within the Star Wars universe include Labyrinth of Evil
Labyrinth of Evil
Labyrinth of Evil is a 2005 novel by James Luceno set in the fictional Star Wars universe. The events of this novel occur just before Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, overlapping with the events of the second season of Star Wars: Clone Wars.-Summary:On the planet Cato Neimoidia, Jedi...
and Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader is a novel set in the Star Wars universe, written by James Luceno, that was published by Del Rey on November 22, 2005...
. His most recent novel was Millennium Falcon
Millennium Falcon (Star Wars novel)
Millennium Falcon is a novel by James Luceno about the history of the Millennium Falcon. It was originally set to be released on December 30, 2008, but was pushed up to October 21, 2008...
, was released in October 2008.
Before writing for 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...
universe, Luceno wrote 1980's Headhunters, the tale of three Americans' adventure in South America, a place Luceno himself has traveled extensively. He also authored A Fearful Symmetry, Rainchaser, Rock Bottom, and The Big Empty in 1993. Luceno wrote the film adaptations for The Shadow
The Shadow
The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas, originally in pulp magazines, then on 1930s radio and then in a wide variety of media, that follow the exploits of the title character, a crime-fighting vigilante in the pulps, which carried over to the airwaves as a "wealthy, young man about town"...
and The Mask of Zorro
The Mask of Zorro
The Mask of Zorro is a 1998 American swashbuckler film based on the Zorro character created by Johnston McCulley. It was directed by Martin Campbell and stars Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Stuart Wilson...
; for "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles is an American television series that aired on ABC from March 4, 1992, to July 24, 1993. The series explores the childhood and youth of the fictional character Indiana Jones and primarily stars Sean Patrick Flanery and Corey Carrier as the title character, with...
", Luceno penned 1992's The Mata Hari Affair.
He is also the author of the new Web Warrior series and co-author of the popular Robotech novelization
Robotech (novels)
In 1987, the Robotech animated series was adapted into novel form by authors James Luceno and the late Brian Daley and published by Ballantine Books. Having previously collaborated on the animated series Galaxy Rangers, the pair's Robotech novels were released under the unified pseudonym of "Jack...
series with his close friend, the late Brian Daley
Brian Daley
Brian Daley was an American science fiction novelist. He also adapted for radio the Star Wars radio dramas and wrote all of its episodes.-Biography:...
. The pair wrote under the pseudonym
Pseudonym
A pseudonym is a name that a person assumes for a particular purpose and that differs from his or her original orthonym...
Jack McKinney
Jack McKinney (writer)
Jack McKinney was a pseudonym used by American authors James Luceno and Brian Daley before the latter's death.As well as adapting Robotech into novel form, they were also responsible for the Sentinels series which continued to expand the Robotech Universe...
. He wrote a tribute to Daley which is posted on Daley's website along with photos of the two of them. Daley and Luceno were also amongst a team of writers for the 1986 television cartoon series The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers
The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers
The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers was an American animated Space Western television series created by Robert Mandell and Gaylord Entertainment Company....
; Luceno alone also wrote two episodes for the 1995 cartoon series Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders
Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders
Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders is a 1995 children's fantasy animated television series inspired by the Arthurian myths, produced by Bohbot Productions with association with Hong Ying Animation and internationally syndicated by Bohbot Entertainment.The series had two...
(both of them created by Robert Mandell
Robert Mandell
Robert Mandell is an American animated series and film writer, director and producer. He is a five-time NY Golden Apple Award winner in graphics arts and design....
).
In an interview with Star Wars Insider
Star Wars Insider
Star Wars Insider is the official Star Wars magazine. Its contents include stories, articles relating to the Star Wars universe, letters, and the fan newsletter "Bantha Tracks". It began in 1987 as the official magazine of The Lucasfilm Fan Club...
magazine, Luceno said that he would like to write a future novel dealing with the search for immortality that both Qui-Gon Jinn
Qui-Gon Jinn
Qui-Gon Jinn is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, and a main protagonist of the 1999 film Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, portrayed by Liam Neeson. He also appears in the Star Wars Expanded Universe of comic books, video games, and novels...
and Darth Plagueis embarked upon in their own separate ways. However, in a talk show interview in February 2007, he indicated that the novel was currently on hold due to Expanded Universe
Star Wars Expanded Universe
The Star Wars Expanded Universe encompasses all of the officially licensed, fictional background of the Star Wars universe, outside of the six feature films produced by George Lucas. The expanded universe includes books, comic books, video games, spin-off films like Star Wars: The Clone Wars,...
continuity concerns. The novel has now been canceled and is being replaced by a Darth Bane novel. He is currently in the beginning stages of a new Star Wars effort, as well as intermittently working on an autobiography
Autobiography
An autobiography is a book about the life of a person, written by that person.-Origin of the term:...
.
Luceno lives in Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland, as well as the county seat of Anne Arundel County. It had a population of 38,394 at the 2010 census and is situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, south of Baltimore and about east of Washington, D.C. Annapolis is...
with his wife and children, Jake and Carlos Luceno. When he is taking a break from writing, he enjoys woodworking in his Annapolis home.
External links
- Bibliography at SciFanSciFanSciFan is an online database for fans of science fiction and fantasy books.The site provides detailed bibliographies, linking books together into series' where appropriate and, in turn, grouping series by universe...
- James Luceno