Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars is a canon novel set between the video games Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. It follows the story of Jedi Knight Cal Kestis and the crew of the Stinger Mantis as they navigate the galaxy five years after the fall of the Jedi Order.

The novel begins with Cal, Merrin, Cere, and Greez on a mission to infiltrate a Haxion Brood base. The mission goes awry, and the crew is forced to flee. In their escape, they encounter Fret, a former stormtrooper who has defected from the Empire. Fret joins the crew, and together they set out to find a way to stop the Haxion Brood and the Empire.

Along the way, the crew faces many challenges. They are pursued by the Empire, they must contend with the dangers of the galaxy, and they must deal with their own personal demons. But through it all, they remain determined to fight for what is right.

Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars is a fast-paced adventure story with plenty of action, suspense, and humor. It also explores some interesting themes about the nature of good and evil, the importance of family, and the power of hope.