About the book: 2005 / Three years have passed since the beginning of the clone wars. Supreme Chancellor Palpatine gains more and more powers as he strives to lead the Republic to final victory. The Jedi Council is concerned about the Chancellor's growing power and tries to find the mysterious Dark Lord of the Sith who controls the Senate. And the young Jedi knight Anakin Skywalker foresees the death of his wife Padmé Amidala and is ready to do anything to avoid losing her. The Chosen One, who, according to prophecy, is destined to restore the balance of the Force, is increasingly moving closer to the dark side...