Jedi Quest: The Final Showdown

The Final Showdown is the tenth in a series of young reader novels that chronicle the adventures of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker between Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones.

This book features a journey to Korriban to stop Granta Omega, an enemy of the Jedi, along with Jenna Zan Arbor, an evil scientist, from meeting a dangerous Sith. The Jedi meet many perils, including ancient visions, an entire army, and the dangers of the Valley of Dark Lords. The Final Showdown, written by Jude Watson brings one, debatable outcome:

Is an uneasily obtained success worth a loss that could have been avoided?

Editions

 * ISBN 043933926X; November 2004, Scholastic, 151-page paperback
 * ISBN 1417645539; 2004, Tandem Library Books, 151-page school/library binding
 * ISBN 3833212306; September 2005, Dino Entertainment, 155-page German paperback

Publisher's summary
Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. Master and apprentice. '''Chosen by fate. Destined for conflict.'''

''Granta Omega is an evil mastermind who has one goal: to help the Sith destroy the Jedi Order. Now Omega has escaped to the planet of Korriban—home to the tombs of the ancient Sith Lords and their terrible secrets. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker must stop him before his sinister power grows out of control.''

''They are not alone on this mission. Anakin's rival, Ferus, is also searching for Omega, and Anakin sees this as a contest he must win. But as the dark side of the Force becomes stronger and stronger, there is only one guaranteed outcome for any showdown:''

Death.

Behind the scenes
The Sith Lord mentioned in this book, but not identified, is Darth Tyranus, better known as Count Dooku. Tyranus wasn't comfirmed to be the Sith Lord mentioned until The Desperate Mission.