Star Wars: Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader

Star Wars: Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno follows Anakin Skywalker’s transformation into Darth Vader in the immediate aftermath of Revenge of the Sith. As Vader begins to adjust to his new life within the suit and under Emperor Palpatine’s rule, he grapples with the loss of his old identity and the physical and emotional pain from his injuries and choices.