The Ties That Bind (Star Wars)

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The Ties that Bind
Author Jude Watson
Cover Artist Cliff Nielsen
Country USA
Language English
Era Prequel
Series Jedi Apprentice
Galactic Year 40 BBY
Canon C
Subject(s) Star Wars
Genre(s) Science Fiction
Publisher Scholastic
Released 1 August 2001
Media Type Paperback
Pages 136
Size and Weight 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
4.2 ounces
ISBN ISBN 0-439-13933-3
Preceded by Jedi Apprentice Deceptions
Followed by The Death of Hope

The Ties That Bind by Jude Watson is the fourteenth in a series of young reader novels called Jedi Apprentice. The series explores the adventures of Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi prior to Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

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Qui-Gon Jinn and his ally Tahl must go to New Apsolon to investigate a murder that can destroy the peace between the planet's upper and lower classes. Although he feels left out, Qui-Gon's apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, also joins the group. The Jedi investigate, although they receive few leads. During the mission, Qui-Gon and Tahl pledge their love for each other.

However, Tahl is soon captured by the rogue faction that Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan were searching for. It is also learned that one of the heirs to the planet is in league with this faction. However, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are quickly focused on rescuing Tahl before she is killed.

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Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice series
Primary series
The Rising Force | The Dark Rival | The Hidden Past | The Mark of the Crown
The Defenders of the Dead | The Uncertain Path | The Captive Temple | The Day of Reckoning
The Fight for Truth | The Shattered Peace | The Deadly Hunter | The Evil Experiment
The Dangerous Rescue | The Ties That Bind | The Death of Hope | The Call to Vengeance
The Only Witness | The Threat Within
Special Editions
Special Editions #1: Deceptions | Special Editions #2: The Followers
Main characters
Qui-Gon Jinn | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Siri Tachi | Bant | Tahl | Adi Gallia | Yoda | Xanatos | Jenna Zan Arbor | Ona Nobis