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The Rise of Darth Vader

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Anakin Skywalker–the Chosen One–is dead. In his place rises Darth Vader, who now hunts what Jedi survived the desctruction of their temple on Coruscant.

From the site of Anakin Skywalker’s last stand–on the molten surface of the planet Mustafar, where he sought to destroy his friend and former master, Obi-Wan Kenobi–a fearsome specter in black has risen. Once the most powerful Knight ever known to the Jedi Order, he is now a disciple of the dark side, a lord of the dreaded Sith, and the avenging right hand of the galaxy’s ruthless new Emperor. Seduced, deranged, and destroyed by the machinations of the Dark Lord Sidious, Anakin Skywalker is dead . . . and Darth Vader lives.

Word of the events that created him–the Jedi Council’s failed mutiny against Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, the self-crowned Emperor’s retaliatory command to exterminate the Jedi Order, and Anakin’s massacre of his comrades and Masters in the Jedi Temple–has yet to reach all quarters. On the Outer Rim world of Murkhana, Jedi Masters Roan Shryne and Bol Chatak and Padawan Olee Starstone are leading a charge on a Separatist stronghold, unaware that the tide, red with Jedi blood, has turned suddenly against them.

When the three narrowly elude execution–and become the desperate prey in a hunt across space–it’s neither clone soldiers, nor the newly deployed stormtroopers, nor even the wrath of the power-hungry Emperor himself they must fear most. The deadliest threat rests in the hideously swift and lethal crimson lightsaber of Darth Vader–behind whose brooding mask lies a shattered heart, a poisoned soul, and a cunning, twisted mind hell-bent on vengeance.

For the handful of scattered Jedi, survival is imperative if the light side of the Force is to be protected and the galaxy somehow, someday reclaimed. Yet more important still is the well-being of the twin infants, Leia and Luke Skywalker, the children of Anakin and his doomed bride, Padmé Amidala. Separated after Padmé’s death, they must be made safe at all costs, lest the hope they represent for the future be turned to horror by the new Sith regime–and the unspeakable power of the dark side.
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Luceno's novel gives a fascinating look into the psychological transformation from the man who was once Anakin Skywalker into the dark monstrosity known as Lord Vader. Marc Thompson once again delivers a stellar performance for Vader, Sidious, Bail Organa, and the other characters. The subplot was enjoyable and showed various Jedi grappling with how to continue on in a post-Order 66 galaxy.

A monster rises from the ashes

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Good book, that gives you a lot of insight on post RoTS and early empire days. This is real Star Wars that we should be getting. Keep legends alive!

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If you've read and enjoyed the glimpses into(an arguably better written version of) Order 66 in RC: Order 66 or Imperial Commando, I'd say this is the next best deep dive into the moments prior, to and post Knightfall. The story begins on a world in attrition, and introduces many well written Jedi characters. Once you become familiarized, emotions will be high as Palpatine's machinations are hatched against the Jedi- and Vader. You will not only get insight into how truly deranged Anakin has become but also his thoughts on Palpatine Pre/Post RotS.

Additionally, an unexpected but welcome addition was Palpatine himself musing on how to teach Vader, and a surprising level of concern and care that Sidious shows for him(if only to consolidate his nascent Empire). Also touches on some Darth Plagueis which was written by the talented Luceno! Finally;

Bail Organa. I think this is my favorite portrayal of him and getting to see the tense exchanges between he, Vader, Palpatine, etc is very, very interesting. If you enjoyed the Prequels politics, this will be the perfect bite sized chapter for you. All in all, the best voice over artists for Star Wars(imo) once again nails his delivery, save for maybe one or two words so far- World names- that are slightly mispronounced(whatever it's fiction lol). I hope this convinces you to try it!

The best insight into Knightfall & Vader

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