Wraith Squadron (Star Wars: X-Wing Series, Book 5)

Good book . . . Aaron Allston is hilarious!

A good start for a new arc focusing on a squadron of misfit pilots.

Wraith Squadron is the start of a great story arc in the X-Wing series. Allston does a great job of blending drama and humor. These are definitely the funniest books I've read!

Once Michael Stackpole's initial 4-book run of Star Wars: X-Wing novels concluded, the controls were passed to Aaron Allston, who introduced a new team of pilots and a new direction for the X-Wing series. If Rogue Squadron are the posterboys for the New Republic Armed Forces, Wraith Squadron are their screw-up counterparts. Wedge Antilles, now in charge of two squadrons, chose an eclectic crew...more

Once Michael Stackpole's initial 4-book run of Star Wars: X-Wing novels concluded, the controls were passed to Aaron Allston, who introduced a new team of pilots and a new direction for the X-Wing series. If Rogue Squadron are the posterboys for the New Republic Armed Forces, Wraith Squadron are their screw-up counterparts. Wedge Antilles, now in charge of two squadrons, chose an eclectic crew of misfits and washouts for his Wraith Squadron. They're the ones who think unconventionally and have skill sets that go beyond the cockpit of an X-Wing Fighter. The Wraiths aren't exactly a Black Ops version of Rogue Squadron (there's a limit to how far you can push the envelope in the Star Wars Universe), but they are designed for more covert, underhanded missions. When this book originally came out I was disappointed that Stackpole wasn't continuing the series and that my favorite Rogues weren't featured, but looking back I think Allston proved to be better at this kind of story, and his Wraiths seemed more "real" than Stackpole's Rogues. He's got a great sense of humor, so there's a lot of joking around, which I appreciate. He also has a more realistic approach to dialogue, which means that unlike the Stackpole books each chapter doesn't end in an obligatory melodramatic declaration. Wraith Squadron has a nice mix of covert action, starfighter battles, and character development, and is a more than worthy addition to the Star Wars: X-Wing franchise. It's not the same kind of book as the first four, but it's one that just about any of the series' fans should enjoy.   hide

more relatable characters that you actually get to know and care about. Less confusing space battle scenes. a lot funnier too. Rogue Squadron was like a flight manual. This was more like a people guide.

An X-wing squadron, dirty dozen style. Great for anyone who likes characters with flaws.

Hilarious, I love the wraiths.