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Dark Disciple: Star Wars
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Marc Thompson
About this listen
Based on unproduced episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this new novel features Asajj Ventress, former Sith apprentice turned bounty hunter and one of the great antiheroes in Star Wars history.
The only way to bring down the Sith's most dangerous warrior may be to join forces with the dark side.
In the war for control of the galaxy between the armies of the dark side and the Republic, former Jedi Master turned ruthless Sith Lord Count Dooku has grown ever more brutal in his tactics. Despite the powers of the Jedi and the military prowess of their clone army, the sheer number of fatalities is taking a terrible toll. And when Dooku orders the massacre of a flotilla of helpless refugees, the Jedi Council feels it has no choice but to take drastic action: targeting the man responsible for so many war atrocities, Count Dooku himself.
But the ever-elusive Dooku is dangerous prey for even the most skilled hunter. So the Council makes the bold decision to bring both sides of the Force's power to bear - pairing brash Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos with infamous one-time Sith acolyte Asajj Ventress. Though Jedi distrust for the cunning killer who once served at Dooku's side still runs deep, Ventress' hatred for her former master runs deeper. She's more than willing to lend her copious talents as a bounty hunter - and assassin - to Vos' quest.
Together, Ventress and Vos are the best hope for eliminating Dooku - as long as the emerging feelings between them don't compromise their mission. But Ventress is determined to have her retribution and at last let go of her dark Sith past. Balancing the complicated emotions she feels for Vos with the fury of her warrior's spirit, she resolves to claim victory on all fronts - a vow that will be mercilessly tested by her deadly enemy... and her own doubt.
Praise for Dark Disciple:
“Reading Dark Disciple really feels like you’re watching some of the best episodes of The Clone Wars.” (EUCantina)
“Emotionally charged.... Christie Golden does a wonderful job of capturing the characters.” (Roqoo Depot)
“A cool inclusion into the Star Wars mythos.... Ventress and Vos have a cool and compelling dynamic, and are used to explore more of what it means to flirt with the Dark Side of the Force.” (IGN)
“[The Clone Wars have been] a huge part of the Star Wars brand for years, and [Christie] Golden manages to craft a story worthy of the themes and characters that fans have come to relate to.... [She] uses this opportunity to craft Dark Disciple into a spy/espionage thriller.” (Tech Times)
“Golden especially excelled at bringing Ventress’s biting but appealing personality to life.... She’s very much a woman trying to find her way, and Dark Disciple adds nuance.” (Nerdist)
©2015 Christie Golden (P)2015 Random House AudioCritic Reviews
“Smart, captivating, and unforgettable...among the finest in Star Wars storytelling.” (Coffee with Kenobi)
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- Anonymous User
- 05-11-2020
a top star wars book
everything you want from a SW clone wars book adoption. great production, from writing to reading. fantastic.
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- Lyndall Quaife
- 11-01-2021
Awesome
You don’t know what’s going to happen next it’s an awesome plot twister and really sad at the end
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- NiteAngel
- 21-06-2021
excellent
I loved this. it was so hard to put this story down.
very well told too.
really enjoyed this.
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- Ash Loveday
- 23-02-2021
worthy of a listen
narrated by the best and very well written. Im a fan of the old EU. but this story is right up there with some of the now legends books.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-11-2023
Marc Thompson is so good as usual.
Some great characters and a cool side story of Clone wars. Marc Thompson at his very best
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- Anonymous User
- 27-10-2024
What Happened!
Good voice, good use of characters and interesting story. May the force be with you!
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- Jane Krauss
- 13-12-2020
Amazing!
Wow, what can I say but THANK YOU CHRISTIE!
I very much enjoyed the small prologue that felt like I was reading the text crawl. I always wanted to know more of Ventress' story and this is the perfect continuation of it. Using little nuggets of moments from The Clone Wars series was really great however even if you haven't watched the series the book is a good book with a great story. With a load of suspense and back and forth with Light Side/Dark Side, I was enthralled with Voss and Ventress' story. I have always been a Ventress fan and this book was amazing. I have so much more I could say but I don't want to spoil the book.
Now, go and buy this book...
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- Daniel
- 19-08-2019
Made me feel genuine emotion the whole way through
Let me just give you the short version to begin with.
Buy this book, it’s incredible. Do it.
Alright, now for a tad bit more depth.
I’ll start by letting u know I’m a little bit of a audio book fanatic. I’ve listened to all the SW old republic books, Darth bane series, thrown series (legends tri/duology and new canon) Witcher series, mass effect and probably a third of the Legend Of Drizzt series and many many more.
But this book, this book was incredible. I checked the remaining time on this book so often, not believing that there was still more to come. The writer packs so much content into the book that I’m almost certain it’s witchcraft.
The main characters are very well written and incredibly likeable. I won’t spoil to much but by the end you will have cried more than once.
A few spots in the third quarter of the book a few could have been done a little better and feel a little illogical given everything but also do make some sense given the circumstances. Regardless it frustrated me a bit so I feel it bares mentioning.
Regardless if ur on the fence about buying the book I’d take the plunge, Marc once again delivers a absolutely stellar performance, giving all the characters a scarcely accurate performance to the original actors, and the emotion u can feel in every line delivered is palpable.
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- Eliana
- 14-11-2022
Just loved it
I absolutely love it, if you are Star Wars fan you have to read or listening this book
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- Anonymous User
- 24-09-2020
My first audio book
Always a fan of Ventress and the ever expanding galaxy far far away. Great narration.
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