James Luceno

James Luceno (born 1947) is an American author best known for his Star Wars novels and reference books, including works such as Tarkin, Darth Plagueis, Cloak of Deception, Labyrinth of Evil, and Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader. He has also written original science fiction and fantasy novels, as well as tie-in fiction and novelizations connected to franchises like Robotech.

Bermuda, United Kingdom Apr 1, 1947 Wikipedia Website
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