is the fifth novel in the 19-book New Jedi Order (NJO) series, published in October 2000 . Written by James Luceno , it concludes the Agents of Chaos duology, a pivotal chapter in the Legends-era Star Wars: The New Jedi Order series. Plot Overview

Jedi Knight Wurth Skidder , who had allowed himself to be captured to sabotage the Vong from within, dies during a rescue attempt.

It is revealed that Senator Viqi Shesh is a mole working for the Yuuzhan Vong. Themes and Significance