Deathstalker

Deathstalker, by Simon Green
Let’s see—epic? Check. Corrupt Galactic Empire? Check. Rebellion led by humble heir to a legendary name? Check. Green’s Deathstalker books are filled with space opera goodness and perfect for fans of Star Wars. We follow Owen Deathstalker, a man who wants nothing to do with the warrior past of his namesake…until he’s unjustly named an outlaw by the Galactic Empress. Forced to abandoned his comfortable life, Deathstalker slowly comes to realize that the Empire must be destroyed, and becomes the rebellion’s leader. Green creates a huge universe populated by a long list of fantastic characters, and fills it with the sort of humor, action, and fully-fleshed settings that have made Star Wars so popular.