Master & Apprentice

Master & Apprentice is a canon novel that follows Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, approximately eight years prior to the events of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace. It was written by Claudia Gray and published by Del Rey on April 16, 2019.

Publisher's summary
An unexpected offer threatens the bond between Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi as the two Jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future.

''A Jedi must be a fearless warrior, a guardian of justice, and a scholar in the ways of the Force. But perhaps a Jedi's most essential duty is to pass on what they have learned. Master Yoda trained Dooku; Dooku trained Qui-Gon Jinn; and now Qui-Gon has a Padawan of his own. But while Qui-Gon has faced all manner of threats and danger as a Jedi, nothing has ever scared him like the thought of failing his apprentice.''

''Obi-Wan Kenobi has deep respect for his Master, but struggles to understand him. Why must Qui-Gon so often disregard the laws that bind the Jedi? Why is Qui-Gon drawn to ancient Jedi prophecies instead of more practical concerns? And why wasn't Obi-Wan told that Qui-Gon is considering an invitation to join the Jedi Council&mdash;knowing it would mean the end of their partnership? The simple answer scares him: Obi-Wan has failed his Master.''

''When Jedi Rael Averross, another former student of Dooku, requests their assistance with a political dispute, Jinn and Kenobi travel to the royal court of Pijal for what may be their final mission together. What should be a simple assignment quickly becomes clouded by deceit, and by visions of violent disaster that take hold in Qui-Gon's mind. As Qui-Gon's faith in prophecy grows, Obi-Wan's faith in him is tested&mdash;just as a threat surfaces that will demand that Master and apprentice come together as never before, or be divided forever.''

Continuity
In Master & Apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi is seventeen years old, and the app Star Wars: Card Trader states that Kenobi was born in 57 BBY. Therefore, it can be deduced that the story takes place in either 39 BBY or 40 BBY.

Editions

 * ISBN 9781984800817; April 11, 2019; Del Rey; Celebration Chicago Limited Edition
 * ISBN 9780525619376; April 16, 2019; Del Rey; US hardcover
 * ISBN 9781984800824; April 16, 2019; Del Rey; Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition
 * ISBN 9780525619383; April 16, 2019; Del Rey; US eBook

International

 * June 2019; Szukits Könyvkiadó; Hungarian paperback (Mester és tanítvány)