Darth Plagueis: Star Wars

James Luceno

Jan 2012 · Star Wars - Legends Book 13 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Daniel Davis

About this audiobook

He was the most powerful Sith lord who ever lived.
But could he be the only one who never died?
 
“Did you ever hear the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise? It’s a Sith legend. Darth Plagueis was a Dark Lord of the Sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the Force to influence the midi-chlorians to create life. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying.”
—Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
 
Darth Plagueis: one of the most brilliant Sith Lords who ever lived. Possessing power is all he desires. Losing it is the only thing he fears. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the Sith. And when the time is right, he destroys his Master—but vows never to suffer the same fate. For like no other disciple of the dark side, Darth Plagueis learns to command the ultimate power . . . over life and death.
 
Darth Sidious: Plagueis’s chosen apprentice. Under the guidance of his Master, he secretly studies the ways of the Sith, while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as Senator, then as Chancellor, and eventually as Emperor.
 
Darth Plagueis and Darth Sidious, Master and acolyte, target the galaxy for domination—and the Jedi Order for annihilation. But can they defy the merciless Sith tradition? Or will the desire of one to rule supreme, and the dream of the other to live forever, sow the seeds of their destruction?

Ratings and reviews

Enjoyed this book, the narrator does a phenomenal job reading, the soundtrack segments are well matched with the story content on hand. Although it did seem like a Palpatine book towards the final portion of the book. However the storyline fits in well as this book sets up the events for the formation of The Galactic Empire. The way the "known" cannon characters that are introduced makes the story more interesting in the 2nd half and through the epilogue. The book paces farely well considering that it tells the story from different points of view, there are some areas where the pace slows down due to information needed for the plot to move forward, however my interest level was maintained, if they ever make a series or movie this book would be a great one to adapted from. I would recommend this book to first time readers.

A masterfully crafted story, told by a very talented voice actor, this novel explores perfectly what went on behind the scenes before, and during, the events of the Phantom Menace. With fitting music, sounds and ambiance, this is a must-listen for any Star Wars fan who wants to explore the former Expanded Universe.

I was utterly captivated by this book. first of all the audio book is awesome. he does a great job with character voices and then just how he expresses everything. this is my first audio book and ill say I'm addicted now, the reader created a very good experience. on the story side..... i don't really have words for it. i will say after reading this book you'll never watch the phantom menace like you did. I've always known Palpatine was a genius and very sadistic but his master is almost on another level. till he meets his demise that is. a must read

About the author

James Luceno is the New York Times bestselling author of the Star Wars novels Millennium Falcon, Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader, Cloak of Deception, Labyrinth of Evil, as well as the New Jedi Order novels Agents of Chaos I: Hero’s Trial and Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse, The Unifying Force, and the eBook Darth Maul: Saboteur. He is also the author of the fantasy novel Hunt for the Mayan Looking-Glass, available as an eBook. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland, with his wife and youngest child.