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  • Star Wars: Darth Plagueis

  • By: James Luceno
  • Narrated by: Daniel Davis
  • Length: 14 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,532 ratings)

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Star Wars: Darth Plagueis

By: James Luceno
Narrated by: Daniel Davis
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Summary

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?

©2012 James Luceno (P)2012 Random House Audio
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Great accompaniment to the prequels

If you ever wanted to know more about the story of Darth Plagueis, the wise and how Darth Sidious became who was in episode 3, this is the book for you. The scene where Palpatine tells Anakin the story of Darth Plagueis will have a different depth!

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A must read for any fan, can't be missed

absolutely loved this audiobook, great narration and the story is tremendous. so many plot holes filled in and just a joy to listen.

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Magnificent

Magnificent. Very well read and great lead up to episode 1 amd beyond. Absolutely Brilliant.

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Fantastic wish it was Cannon 10/10

Captivating, well written, good narration, really enjoyable story adds so much to the background of the universe and adds so much more character development to Palpatine. 10/10

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Great book!

Excellent narration throughout and perfect for events leading up to The Phantom Menace, highly recommended!

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One of the best Star Wars books

Does a great job of making sense of the backstory of Phantom Menace and filling in the blanks around Palpatine

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amazing!

really really good.
highly recommended please give a listen to this amazing story. please

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Enjoyable

Narrator is incredible. Really good audiobook that provides an insight into the background to Palpatine.

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Hard to stop hearing!

Loved it! Great story, good voice actor. Got dragged into the star wars universe again and was not dissapointed!

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Best Star Wars audiobook

A fantastic novel that tells the story of Darth Plagueis, filling in the gaps and building the story leading to the rise of the empire.
Daniel Davis' voice is ideal and adds needed menace to the characters voice. A definite listen to.

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