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Mercy Kill

Mercy Kill

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Our take on the Mercy Kill

Mercy Kill is Aaron Allston's 2013 Star Wars novel, the tenth book in the X-Wing series and the first to follow the reformed Wraith Squadron in the post-Fate of the Jedi era. It mixes military thriller plotting with the series' usual banter and heist-style missions. The paperback is $7.41 at Target as of November 7, 2026, the lowest of three new prices and well under the $8–$10 a Star Wars paperback typically costs new.

Best forX-Wing series readers finishing the runFans of Wraith Squadron and Allston's humorStar Wars Legends readers filling gapsMilitary sci-fi readers who like squad banter
Pros
  • Brings back Wraith Squadron under Allston, who wrote its best-loved books
  • Fast, mission-driven plot with the series' trademark humor
  • Self-contained enough to read without every prior X-Wing book
  • Paperback at $7.41 is a low entry price for a Star Wars novel
Cons
  • Set in the Legends timeline, not Disney canon
  • Later X-Wing entry that leans on characters from earlier books
  • Some readers find the villain plot thinner than the Wraith books' high points
  • Paperback only in this listing; no hardcover option shown

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Mercy Kill price history

Lowest price we've seen: $7.41 on Nov 7 at Walmart. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

Longtime X-Wing readers generally rate it as a solid, funny Wraith Squadron return rather than a series peak. Fans of Allston's earlier Wraith books tend to enjoy it most; readers new to the series find it harder to follow.

What people mention
  • HumorPraisedReaders single out the Wraith Squadron banter as the book's strongest draw.
  • PacingPraisedThe mission plot moves quickly and keeps action fans engaged.
  • ContinuityMixedFans enjoy the callbacks, but newcomers say prior X-Wing books are needed.
  • Plot depthCriticisedSome readers find the story thinner than the best earlier Wraith Squadron novels.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Language
EnglishSource
Release Year
2013Source
Publisher
Ballantine BooksSource
Genre
Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Questions and answers

Do I need to read the other X-Wing books first?
It helps. Mercy Kill brings back Wraith Squadron characters from earlier books, and much of the humor and history assumes you know them. Starting with Wraith Squadron or Iron Fist is the usual advice.
Is Mercy Kill canon or Legends?
It is part of the Star Wars Legends continuity, published in 2013 before the canon reset. It does not fit into the current Disney-era timeline.
How long is it?
It is a full-length Star Wars paperback novel, roughly 400 pages, in the same format as other Ballantine/Del Rey Star Wars paperbacks.
Is $7.41 a good price?
Yes. New Star Wars paperbacks usually list around $8 to $10, so $7.41 at Target as of November 7, 2026 is at or below the typical new price.
Is it the last X-Wing book?
It is the tenth and most recent X-Wing novel, and Aaron Allston died in 2014, so the series has not continued past it.
Where is the Mercy Kill cheapest?
At Target, for $7.41, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Mercy Kill?
3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target, Booksamillion.

Stores we've priced the Mercy Kill at

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Source
Release Date
2013-06Source