Initially, the story explores the rise of plagueis as a sith lord. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with. In my opinion, it does what a star wars novel can do at its best, augment the films for the better. Save for sidious, no sentient being in close to five thousand years had set foot in the shr.
The book is authored by james luceno and lies in the category of science fiction audiobook. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, and labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i. Tarkin is the second novel in the new star wars canon. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Evannova95 has said that james luceno should write a novel about dookus life as a jedi. See all books authored by james luceno, including star wars.
James luceno books list of books by author james luceno. Browse james lucenos bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Darth plagueis is a star wars legends novel by james luceno set during the final decades of the old republic beginning approximately 67 years before the battle of yavin in a new hope. Tarkin is a canon novel written by james luceno which was published by del rey on. In my opinion, this is the story groups way of saying that darth plagueis is as much canon as it is allowed to be considering it has to be called legends. Narration for the audio version was performed by daniel. It is published by del rey books on 10th january 2012. Tarkin novels connections to the pt, ot, and episode vii self. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read darth plagueis. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the force to influence the midichlorians to create life. Download darth plagueis epub by james luceno science fiction. No the novel plagueis isnt part of the disney canon continuity. Bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives tarkin the star wars. Listendownload darth plagueis audiobook by james luceno.
Loyal proponent of the republic and trusted ally of the jedi. Episode iii revenge of the sith, and it focuses on wilhuff tarkin and how he became a grand moff. However the author who made the novel has made references to it in the canon novel tarkin. Tarkin by james luceno provides the backstory to grand moff tarkin, peter cushings character in the first star wars film published e. In the new canon what do we actually know about darth plagueis. I think that there needs to be a work that explores a younger dooku and his training of qui. Darth plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life. This book focuses on two sith lords namely darth plagueis and his apprentice darth sidious aka palpatine. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. English subtitles and one of the more memorable villains of any space opera or other science fiction story exactly how the empires hierarchy worked. At long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth plagueis and his apprentice, darth sidious, is revealed.
He is the mentor and murder victim of future emperor palpatine, a. According to readers, the book is really good and owns the descriptive. Narration for the audio version was performed by daniel davis. The novel was one of the first four canon novels to be released in 2014 and 2015. Did you ever hear the tragedy of darth plagueis the wise. Darth plagueis epub is a solid dedicated story which is fresh and revolves around the main character. Tarkin grabbed me with one line, in which darth sidious mocks darth. Tarkin explores the title characters origins, and chronicles how he meets and aligns himself with emperor palpatine and darth vader prior to the events of a new hope. The rise of darth vader, darth plagueis, and tarkin, are some of the best star wars novels out there.
The novel is set in 14 bby, five years after the events of star wars. A paperback edition of tarkin was released on june 30, 2015, and the novel was later included in the 2015 book the rise of the. The plot concerns itself with the life and times of the titular character, darth plagueis, and his dual efforts to conquer the galaxy and achieve immortality through manipulation of the midi. James luceno takes darth plagueis down the dark path and never looks back. I absolutely loved darth plagueis it was a fascinating story and added a lot great information to the extended star wars cannon. Luceno wrote tarkin with darth plagueis the novel most likely. Star wars by james luceno penguin random house audio. James luceno enters the new star wars canon with a book about. Tarkin was written by james luceno, an author with a huge number of star wars tiein novels from the legends canon already under his belt, such as the intriguingsounding darth plagueis.
Jedi eclipse, the unifying force, and the ebook darth maul. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. The character of darth plagueis is only mentioned in two canon sources. Luceno is an excellent writer, and his novels, including dark lord. Tarkin is a star wars expanded universe novel by james luceno which focuses on the life of grand moff wilhuff tarkin and shows the workings of the imperial court and coruscant after the rise of the galactic empire it is the second novel released following the continuity reboot by disney. Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the dark lord of the sith, darth plagueis. James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels millennium falcon, dark lord. Ive been a great admirer of james lucenos star wars work in the past, especially his book darth plagueis about the eponymous sith lord who was the master of darth sidious. The brilliant sith lord wants to possess all power and fears to lose command over the ultimate power that is life or death. Part of the novel becomes one long chase scene, as tarkin and vader hunt down the. Tarkin by james luceno meet your next favorite book. It was originally scheduled for release in october of 2008, but its release was canceled. This is a novel part of what is known nowadays as legends in the star wars novel series, in other words, noncanonical anymore featuring the events of the life of darth plagueis and his apprentice darth sidious. The principal story arc in darth plagueis spans several decades.
Having experienced lucenos approach to writing star wars villains and the credit he does them, i didnt hesitate to add tarkin to my reading list with high hopes for the. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the. Why grand moff tarkin hunted darth vader connections with tarkin novel. Hence, when i heard that james luceno was doing a book on tarkin i preordered it immediately. I just finished darth plagueis by james luceno, published by del rey. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, first mentioned in star wars.
The book comprises of 496 pages and is followed by star wars. Tarkin is a canon novel written by james luceno which was published by del rey on november 4, 2014. Darth plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i. Starwarsleaks submitted 4 years ago by raybear1017 so i just got through reading the novel tarkin enjoyed it more than i thought, highly recommend and there was a passage in the novel hinting at the darth sidious longterm goal of. Darth sidious, who later frames his history and reputed ability to control natural phenomena of life and death as a legend used to lure anakin skywalker to the dark side of the force. The book is set inbetween the events of star wars episode iii. I had heard good things about this book, and i was curious to see how luceno would alter the character of grand moff tarkin.
Purchased in revenge of the sith, while attending a ballet, supreme chancellor palpatine casually mentions to anakin skywalker the tale of darth plagueis. Darth plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life. Tarkin, like many star wars novels, is not a book of one genre. Plagueis was a sith lord so wise and powerful, that he could.
Darth plagueis, and dark lord the rise of darth vader, and more on. New york times bestseller the best star wars publication to date. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. However, sue rostoni later stated that the book had been reinstated, and the novel was to be released on january 10, 2012. I found it to be a really rich expansion to the star wars universe. Bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives grand moff tarkin the star wars.
Loyal proponent of the republic and trusted ally of the jedi order. With luceno as the writer, many fans expectations that the book would recanonize. The second of the new canon novels focuses on the story behind wilhuff. Subscribe for more star wars videos every monday, wednesday, and friday. Darth plagueis audiobook is the mysterious story of sith lords revealed in a fascinating way. Five standard years have passed since darth sidious proclaimed himself. James luceno audio books, best sellers, author bio. The novel takes the phantom menace menace and adds a second layer to the film it didnt have until i read this novel.
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