Books with author A O. Wheeler

The Rebel Force series begins here! In this adventure that takes place between Episode IV: A New Hope and Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, the Death Star has been destroyed, and the Empire is determined to discover the identity of the pilot responsible—Luke Skywalker. But keeping this information confidential is just one of the Alliance's problems. They are also out of money. So Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca, and the droids head for Muunilinst, the financial heart of the galaxy...where the Empire's top assassin, X-7, will be waiting for them!

In this second volume of the Rebel Force series, the Empire's deadly assassin, X-7, has gained Princess Leia's trust and is closer than ever to discovering the identity of his target. But he still hasn't been able to get Leia to give up the classified information. Leia, who has survived kidnapping and torture under Darth Vader, will complete her most difficult mission: going home. And X-7 knows that this will be the perfect opportunity to destroy her.

Don't miss this third adventure in the Rebel Force series! X-7, the Empire's deadly assassin, has infiltrated the Rebel Alliance. Trained by ruthless Commander Rezi Soresh, he feels nothing and sees everything. But despite his training, eliminating Luke Skywalker proves more difficult than he imagined. Surrounded by friends and allies, Luke seems all but impervious to the usual tactics. So this time, X-7 knows how to bring Luke down: he'll shatter the trust that holds the Rebel Alliance together and manufacture the ultimate betrayal.

In this fifth exciting adventure in the Rebel Force series, Luke must find Lune Divinian, the escaped prisoner from Yavin 4 who is the sole link to X-7, the Empire's assassin, to stay ahead of the Empire. But across the galaxy, X-7 has escaped from Imperial custody and must fight the only battle for which he is not prepared: the battle with his identity. More dangerous than ever, X-7 encounters Luke and Div for a final showdown that will reveal everything—or destroy them all.

Don't miss the thrilling conclusion of the Rebel Force series! The mission to Nyemari was supposed to be simple. But before the Rebels can get off the planet, Luke receives a deadly message from former Imperial Commander Rezi Soresh. Though X-7 didn't manage to kill Luke, Soresh has not given up and is prepared to kill a ship of innocent travelers if Luke doesn't surrender himself. To save the hostages, Luke must follow Soresh's directions—even if they lead straight into a trap.

In this fourth volume of the Rebel Force series, deadly assassin X-7 has never failed to complete a mission—until now. And although he narrowly escaped from the Rebels with his life, he will not return to Commander Rezi Soresh until Luke Skywalker has been eliminated. This time, he has a new plan: turning loose six of the best pilots—all of them roguish mercenaries—on Red Squadron. But one pilot has a secret that could cost X-7 his victory.

Avery Rendon is weeks away from realizing her dream as a Commonwealth fighter pilot when planetary politics intervene. Reluctantly, she returns to her home planet of Asria, still hoping to break free of her controlling family and their faith. Not much has changed on Asria though, and after her almost-fiancé walks out on her, she’s not sure life can get much worse.She’s wrong. When the Haederan Empire invades Asria, intent on rebuilding their interstellar domain, Avery becomes a target. She also becomes something else—a Commonwealth intelligence operative. It’s not long before she stumbles upon information that could change the course of the war, and suddenly she’s on the run, forced to confront her fear of death and her lingering doubts about her faith’s teachings.Swept up in something more dangerous than politics or flying, Avery begins to wonder if her destiny lies somewhere closer to home. If those old beliefs are worth clinging to. And if she’ll live to see the end of it all.

Here is the story of Ludwig van Beethoven, greatest master of all, told with feeling and delicate skill for boys and girls. "Perhaps he, too, will become a musician, like all the Beethovens!" said Father Johann...From then on, the four-year-old Ludwig was kept at the piano hour after hour until the long exercises were mastered. The chiming bells in the chapel tower comforted him and wonderful melodies crept into his mind as the twilight crept over the city... "So...then you are a composer, as well as an organist," said Herr Zenser, the chapel organist. "But Ludwig - this is very difficult music - much too difficult for your small hands to play!" "Oh, that does not matter, Herr Zenser," answered the young Ludwig, "I will play it when I am bigger." "Surely he will be another Mozart some day," some said...Later he was to study with Mozart - go to Vienna - lead one of the finest orchestras in all the city - create great symphonies - until the name of Beethoven was spoken everywhere and eager visitors made their way to his door... This is his story...an inspiring story of his achievements against all odds...of his growing deafness..."Long live Beethoven!" shouted the audience ..."But the master could not hear them, and as a singer turned him gently to face the audience, the noble head bowed low as he saw from the flutter of handkerchiefs, the applause that rained upon him."... Thus Opal Wheeler captures the superb quality of musical greatness of Beethoven and communicates it to boys and girls...a deeply stirring tribute to the greatest composer of all.

Avery Rendon is weeks away from realizing her dream as a Commonwealth fighter pilot when planetary politics intervene. Reluctantly, she returns to her home planet of Asria, still hoping to break free of her controlling family and their faith. Not much has changed on Asria though, and after her almost-fiancé walks out on her, she’s not sure life can get much worse.She’s wrong. When the Haederan Empire invades Asria, intent on rebuilding their interstellar domain, Avery becomes a target. She also becomes something else—a Commonwealth intelligence operative. It’s not long before she stumbles upon information that could change the course of the war, and suddenly she’s on the run, forced to confront her fear of death and her lingering doubts about her faith’s teachings.Swept up in something more dangerous than politics or flying, Avery begins to wonder if her destiny lies somewhere closer to home. If those old beliefs are worth clinging to. And if she’ll live to see the end of it all.

All new stories featuring classic Star Wars charactersDeadly assassin X-7 has never failed to complete a mission--until now.Unmasked and unarmed, he narrowly escapes from the Rebels with his life and little else. His cover may be blown, but he's not returning to Commander Rezi Soresh until his target has been eliminated. This time, he has a new plan. He'll gather six of the best pilots in the galaxy-all of them roguish mercenaries who care nothing about money-and turn them loose on Red Squadron.He counts on his pilot's mercenary instincts to keep them in line. But one of them has a secret that could cost X-7 his victory.