Lucasfilm Announces First Official Star Wars Horror Novel Featuring Darth Vader
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Lucasfilm Publishing has announced Hiding From The Dark, the first official Star Wars horror novel written by award-winning author Kiersten White, which positions Darth Vader as a terrifying cinematic boogeyman hunting two young protagonists.
Lucasfilm Publishing is expanding the horizons of a galaxy far, far away by stepping firmly into the horror genre. During a recent panel, the publisher revealed Hiding From The Dark, a terrifying new novel written by New York Times bestselling and Bram Stoker Award-winning author Kiersten White. While the Star Wars franchise has occasionally flirted with dark themes and tense moments in games, comics, and films, this project marks the first time the multi-media juggernaut has officially committed to a full-length horror narrative.
The story follows a young protagonist named Bia, whose life spirals into terror after her Imperial supply specialist mother goes missing. When mysterious men arrive at her door looking for answers, they bring with them a terrifying presence characterized by mechanical breathing, absolute darkness, and unnatural powers. Bia must team up with an old friend named Nerik to uncover her mother's secret ties to the Rebellion while fleeing from the Empire's ultimate enforcer, framing Darth Vader less as a standard sci-fi villain and more as an unstoppable cinematic boogeyman.
Michael Siglain, creative director of Lucasfilm Publishing, noted in an exclusive reveal reported by Polygon that the new publishing initiative treats genre foundations as the primary focus, crafting stories that function as pure horror or romance first and Star Wars lore second. For players and readers who love seeing transmedia universes experiment outside their comfort zones, this pivot offers a fresh way to engage with iconic lore. You can read the original coverage and check out the official cover art over at Polygon.
Tags: Star Wars, Books, Horror, Lucasfilm, Gaming Culture
Original article: Polygon