It gave a lot of background to what happened in episode 1, the phantom menace, but it was also a great story in itself. Darth plagueis in his prime, as of james lucenos novel. It was interesting to hear the story told with the sith being the main protagonists, to see what their motivations are. Clone wars 2003 all media types 2 exclude characters darth plagueis 63 sheev palpatine darth sidious 33 obiwan kenobi 17. Darth sidious im going to refer to him as palpatine planned to kill his master. Path of destruction, drew karpyshyn painted a gripping portrait of a young mans journey from innocence to evil. It gave a lot of background to what happened in episode 1, the phantom menace, but it was. 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.
Like all sith lords before him, he craves absolute power. Darth sidious, a known liar and manipulator, could have been lying or uncertain about killing plagueis. The novel takes the phantom menace menace and adds a. Darth plagueis by james luceno from waterstones today. I just finished darth plagueis by james luceno, published by del rey. This book was the first audiobook i had ever listened to ive gone on to listen to six more star wars books. It was originally scheduled for release in october of 2008, but its release was. The snokeplagueis hypothesis is now caught in a paradox. At long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth plagueis and his apprentice, darth sidious, is revealed. Did you ever hear the tragedy of darth plagueis the wise.
Having survived his apprentices attempt to kill him and in hiding for years, darth plagueis reveals himself as he plans to cleanse the sith. Donate to help improve frequency and quality of content. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook page 3 audiobooks. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the sith. All out fight, vitiate as the late emperor jedi knight storyline round 2. Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the dark lord of the sith, darth plagueis. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook audiobooks free.
Listendownload darth plagueis audiobook by james luceno. Darth plagueis was darth sidious emperor senator palpatines sith master. Heres why supreme leader snoke is not darth plagueis this rumor has been circulating for months, and it doesnt look like its going to stop anytime soon. Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the dark lord of the sith. The book starts off strong but slows down considerably midway before building up momentum nicely to a. Find books like darth plagueis from the worlds largest community of readers. This video contains his words and excerpts from the audiobook darth plagueis, by james luceno i am not the creator of any of the.
Who is still talking about the darth plagueis novel. It is published by del rey books on 10th january 2012. Daniel davis published by lucasbooks on january 10th, 2012 genres. Darth plagueis is the most revelatory star wars novel since. Today we explain who darth plagueis is, and what he has to do with star wars. The book is authored by james luceno and lies in the category of science fiction audiobook. Of all the new characters in the latest star wars trilogy, snoke is the one who really has fans guessing. A sith lord with the ability to manipulate life and death, plagueis is the mentor and murder victim of palpatine darth sidious.
James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars. That man was darth bane, a twisted genius whose iron will, fierce ambition, and strength in the dark side of the force made him a natural leader among the sith until his radical embrace of an allbutforgotten wisdom drove him to. An alien muun, who might resemble a somber and a very enjoyable and entertaining star wars novel. Heres everything you need to know about the first orders supreme leader. Darth plagueis audiobook by james luceno, narrated by daniel davis. But like no sith lord ever, he possesses the ultimate powerover life and death. New darth plagueis plot summary posted by mike on august 24, 2011 while initially revealed the cover art and the first miniplot description for james lucenos upcoming darth plagueis. James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels millennium falcon, dark lord. Under the guidance of his master, he secretly studies the ways of the sith, while publicly rising to power in the. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise he could. Darth plagueis star wars by james luceno book cover, description, publication history. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the force.
Darth plagueis unabridged audiobook, by james luceno. I found it to be a really rich expansion to the star wars universe. Darth plagueis was murdered in cold blood by his apprentice, darth sidious, by the rule of two, which we all know. Goodreads members who liked darth plagueis also liked. Doesnt matter, episode i is canon, and darth plagueis makes episode i more enjoyable by providing more backstory, and a different perspective on the events of the film. Im not sure if this has been brought up yet, but i was listening to the rebel alliance podcast last night, and one of the commentators mentioned that the staff rey is. Star wars episode 7 the darth plagueis theory youtube. This list of audiobooks includes all novels, junior novels, and graphic novels that have been recorded as an audiobook or audio drama, whether abridged or unabridged. Deception, labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi. For like no other disciple of the dark side, darth plagueis learns to command the ultimate power. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk. New york times bestseller the best star wars publication. Darth plagueis lays the secret history of darth sidious and darth maul bare, filling the plotholes of episode i and ii.
Darth plagueis star wars by james luceno fantastic fiction. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even. Darth plagueis audiobook is the mysterious story of sith lords revealed in a fascinating way. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, and labyrinth of evil, as.
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