by David Sherman & Dan Cragg
A Clone Wars novel! The barren world of Praesitlyn, home to a crucial Republic communications center, is under siege by a massive Separatist army. With Republic troops already stretched to the limit, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine can spare only a small contingent of clones to defend Praesitlyn - under the command of Jedi Master Nejaa Halcyon and the brash young Padawan Anakin Skywalker! Outnumbered and outgunned, the Republic forces are in a grave situation, and the communications center will be seized unless Anakin can strike a crucial balance between the wisdom born of the Force, and the instincts of a born warrior!