Fate of the Jedi: Omen

Omen is an upcoming novel by Christie Golden scheduled for release on June 23, 2009. It will be the second novel in the Fate of the Jedi series and published as a hardcover. It was originally going to be titled Enigma, but the title was changed to better fit with the story. At the end of the book, it has an introduction to Abyss. The audio version is narrated by Marc Thompson.

Back cover
'''The Jedi are at risk. The Sith are on the rise. And the galaxy must stand ready for repercussions.'''

Internal flap
''The Jedi Order is in crisis. The late Jacen Solo's shocking transformation into murderous Sith Lord Darth Caedus has cast a damning pall over those who wield the Force for good. Two Jedi Knights have succumbed to an inexplicable and dangerous psychosis. Criminal charges have driven Luke Skywalker into self-imposed exile. And power-hungry Chief of State Natasi Daala is exploiting anti-Jedi sentiment to undermine the Order's influence within the Galactic Alliance.''

''Forbidden to intervene in Jedi affairs, Luke is on a desperate mission to uncover the truth behind Jacen's fall to the dark side -- and to learn what's turning peaceful Jedi into raving lunatics. But finding answers will mean venturing into the mind-bending space of the Kathol Rift, and bargaining with an alien species as likely to destroy outsiders as deal with them. Still, there is no other choice and no time to lose, as the catastrophic events on Coruscant continue to escalate. Stricken by the same violent dementia that infected her brother, Valin, Jedi Knight Jysella Horn faces an equally grim fate after her capture by Daala's police. And when Han and Leia Solo narrowly foil another deranged Jedi bent on deadly destruction, even acting Grand Master Kenth Hamner appears willing to bow to Daala's iron will -- at the expense of the Jedi Order.''

''But an even greater threat is looming. Millennia in the past, a Sith starship crashed on an unknown, low-tech planet, leaving the survivors stranded. Over the generations, their numbers have grown anew, the ways of the dark side have been nurtured, and the time is fast approaching when this lost tribe of Sith will once more take to the stars to reclaim their legendary destiny as rulers of the galaxy. Only one thing stands in their way to dominance, a name whispered to them through the Force: Skywalker.''

Amazon's summary
''Golden, an author new to the multiple Star Wars series, is likely familiar to readers from her long tenure as a Star Trek author. As the second in the projected nine book series, Omen is slower-paced than Outcast, and more devoted to developing the series arc. Han and Leia are at home on Coruscant, as more Jedi go crazy, government pressure on the Jedi increases, and the media swarm the Temple. Ben and Luke continue their quest to uncover Jacen's secrets as each of the crazed Jedi was in contact with him and is exhibiting powers previously only displayed by Jacen. They travel deep into the Rift to encounter a mysterious group of beings with a strange relationship with the Force, using it to power their ships and see the future. A new complication is introduced with a secret lost planet full of Sith (who have recently regained space travel), and Jacen's trail appears to be leading Luke and Ben into their midst. Series fans will enjoy this entry and the continued exploration of the huge and mysterious Star Wars galaxy. Demand makes this an essential purchase for all science-fiction collections.''

Dramatis Personae

 * Allana Solo; child (human female)
 * Bazel Warv (Ramoan male)
 * Ben Skywalker; Jedi Knight (human male)
 * Cilghal; Jedi Master and healer (Mon Calamari female)
 * Han Solo; Captain, Millennium Falcon (human male)
 * Jagged Fel; Head of State, Galactic Empire (human male)
 * Jaina Solo; Jedi Knight (human female)
 * Javis Tyrr; Journalist (human male)
 * Kenth Hamner; acting Grand Master of the Jedi Order (human male)
 * Leia Organa Solo; Jedi Knight (human female)
 * Luke Skywalker; Jedi Grand Master (human male)
 * Natasi Daala; Chief of State, Galactic Alliance (human female)
 * Natura Wan; Jedi Knight (Falleen female)
 * Tadar'Ro; Aing-Tii liaison (Aing-Tii male)
 * Vestara Khai; Sith Tyro and apprentice (human female)
 * Wynn Dorvan; assistant to Admiral Daala (human male)
 * Yaqeel Saav'etu; Jedi Knight (Bothan female)

Other Characters

 * Darth Caedus
 * Winter Celchu
 * Dician
 * Tenel Ka Djo
 * Kyp Durron
 * Seff Hellin
 * Jysella Horn
 * Valin Horn
 * Corran Horn
 * Mirax Terrik Horn
 * Ithila
 * Kyle Katarn
 * Yaru Korsin
 * Lecersen
 * Desha Lor
 * Gilad Pellaeon
 * Arhi Raas
 * Octa Ramis
 * Alema Rar
 * Rhea
 * Saba Sebatyne
 * Mara Jade Skywalker
 * Vansyn
 * Tahiri Veila
 * Wayniss

Creatures

 * Uvak
 * Tikk

Locations

 * Coruscant
 * New Jedi Temple
 * Kathol Rift
 * Kesh
 * Sith Temple
 * Ship of Destiny
 * Tahv
 * Korriban
 * Orb
 * Ziost
 * Zoo

Events

 * Second Galactic Civil War
 * Yuuzhan Vong War

Sentient species

 * Bothan
 * Gamorrean
 * Human
 * Keshiri
 * Mon Calamari
 * Twi'lek
 * Aing-Tii

Organizations and titles

 * Galactic Federation of Free Alliances
 * Chief of State
 * Imperial Remnant
 * Council of Moffs
 * New Jedi Order
 * Grand Master
 * Jedi Knight
 * Jedi Master
 * Sith Order
 * Lost Tribe of Sith
 * Sith Circle of Lords
 * Dark Lord
 * Sith Master
 * Sith Saber
 * Sith apprentice
 * Sith Tyro
 * One Sith
 * Aing-Tii

Vehicles and vessels

 * Interceptor-class frigate
 * Poison Moon
 * Sith Meditation Sphere
 * Ship
 * YT-1300 light freighter
 * Millennium Falcon

Weapons and technology

 * Carbonite
 * Comlink
 * Datacard
 * Datapad
 * Data tape
 * Flimsi
 * Lightsaber
 * Turbolift

Miscellanea

 * Caf
 * The Force
 * Light side of the Force
 * Dark side of the Force
 * Flow-walking
 * Force Psychosis
 * Telekinesis
 * Gizka
 * Newsvid