Let's go back to a time when Star Wars was fresh on the scene, and the creators were unsure if it would be a hit. In this episode we cover the very first novel to expand the story of Star Wars: Alan Dean Foster's Splinter of the Mind's Eye. It's an alternative universe sequel to A New Hope, featuring Luke being in love with Leia, a chase scene with a space worm, an eccentric Force witch, and Leia dueling Darth Vader in an ancient temple. Needless to say, it's a wild ride of an episode.