The Jedi Academy Trilogy was the very first story surrounding Luke’s rebuilding of the Jedi Order. Along the way, readers get to meet a new generation of Jedi, encounter evil Imperial technology, and even confront the spirit of an ancient Sith Lord bent on thwarting Luke’s efforts.
Not only are Kevin J. Anderson's books exciting in and of themselves, but they also lay the groundwork for many of the characters who play major roles through the rest of the Legends timeline.