First edition The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial is a Star Wars Legends novel written by James Luceno. It is the fourth volume of the Star Wars: The New Jedi Order series, following Dark Tide II: Ruin and preceding Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse. It was first published in paperback by Del Rey in August 2000. laid to rest, having died as heroically as he lived—and a grief-stricken Han Solo is left to fit the pieces of his shattered life back together before he loses everything: friends, family, and faith. Refusing help from Leia or Luke, Han becomes the loner he once was, seeking to escape the pain of his partner's death in adventure…and revenge. When he learns that an old friend from his smuggling days is operating as a mercenary for the enemy, he sets out to expose the traitor. But Han's investigation uncovers an even greater evil: a sinister conspiracy aimed at the very heart of the New Republic's will and ability to fight—the Jedi. Now Han must face down his inner demons and, with the help of a new and unexpected ally, honor Chewbacca's sacrifice in the only way that matters—by being worthy of it.

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