Book #7 - X-Wing: Iron Fist

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Second in the Wraith Squadron series, Iron Fist continues the chronicle of the new Wraith Squadron formed by Wedge Antilles, a squadron that has been baptised by fire. With members lost in combat, they are re-stocking their ranks with volunteers. But Warlord Zsinj has plans within plans and seeks nothing other than the establishment of his own empire, and will stop at nothing to do so. With a Super Star Destroyer and other capital ships at his command, as well as a seemingly uncanny ability to manipulate the New Republic, Wedge and the Wraiths take the guise of Pirates, working with General Han Solo to lay a trap for the warlord. But time is starting to run out - Zsinj is planning something... and the Wraiths are striving to uncover it.

Aaron Allston keeps the pace running in this installment and injects randoms bursts of humour that can catch one unawares, laughing hard. He describes what those who face death every day do to keep their sanity, and how risk can breed not only fear, but courage, strength and affection.

9/10

310 Pages

7 / 26 books. 27% done!