The evolution of the ultimate badguy: one of the most popular Star Wars characters ever comes to life in this spin-off from Episode II.

When Boba Fett finds himself an orphan at age ten, he becomes a bounty hunter in order to survive alone, but the Jedi and Count Dooku have other plans for his young life.

Boba Fett blasts into paperback with this spectacular, action-packed story. Boba Fett must regain his fortune—and battle against both other bounty hunters and Jedi foes—in this action-packed adventure.

Boba Fett. Jabba the Hutt. The amazing beginning to a legendary partnership. In this book only. In the Classic Star Wars movies, Boba Fett works for the legendary Jabba the Hutt, tracking down bounties (including Han Solo). Fans have never known how this partnership began . . . until now. Young Boba Fett has nowhere to go—and is being hunted for what he knows about the evil Count Dooku. Before Boba's father died, he left instructions for his son to find Jabba the Hutt. Now Boba tracks Jabba down—and must pass the ultimate test in order to prove he is truly a bounty hunter for the ages.

The next action-packed installment in the New York Times best-selling Boba Fett series.

The galaxy's most famous and infamous bounty hunter faces his toughest challenge yet! Boba Fett is in danger. He's been captured by his enemies, his life nearly forfeit. His job for Jabba the Hutt is far from done. Things are looking grim... But Boba Fett didn't become the most famous bounty hunter in the galaxy through defeat. Now he must turn the tables and come out on top—to ensure his infamous future.