Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Trilogy

Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Trilogy is a book trilogy written by Kevin J. Anderson and published by Bantam Spectra from March 1994 to October of the same year. The novels are Jedi Search, Dark Apprentice, and Champions of the Force.

The books tell the story of Luke Skywalker's attempt to resurrect the Jedi Order on Yavin 4, and his search for possible Jedi candidates.

There are several stories told throughout the three books. The main plot is that of Exar Kun's spirit attempting to turn Luke's trainee Jedi, he kills one of them and turns Kyp Durron who goes on a rampage with the Sun Crusher. The Jedi trainees eventually destroy Kun and Kyp is brought back to the light by his friend Han Solo.

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