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Lords of the Sith: Star Wars

By: Paul S. Kemp
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
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New York Times best-seller.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....

When the Emperor and his notorious apprentice, Darth Vader, find themselves stranded in the middle of insurgent action on an inhospitable planet, they must rely on each other, the Force, and their own ruthlessness to prevail.

"It appears things are as you suspected, Lord Vader. We are indeed hunted."

Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight, is just a memory. Darth Vader, newly anointed Sith Lord, is ascendant. The Emperor's chosen apprentice has swiftly proven his loyalty to the dark side. Still, the history of the Sith Order is one of duplicity, betrayal, and acolytes violently usurping their Masters - and the truest measure of Vader's allegiance has yet to be taken. Until now.

On Ryloth, a planet crucial to the growing Empire as a source of slave labor and the narcotic known as "spice", an aggressive resistance movement has arisen, led by Cham Syndulla, an idealistic freedom fighter, and Isval, a vengeful former slave. But Emperor Palpatine means to control the embattled world and its precious resources - by political power or firepower - and he will be neither intimidated nor denied. Accompanied by his merciless disciple, Darth Vader, he sets out on a rare personal mission to ensure his will is done.

For Syndulla and Isval, it's the opportunity to strike at the very heart of the ruthless dictatorship sweeping the galaxy. And for the Emperor and Darth Vader, Ryloth becomes more than just a matter of putting down an insurrection: When an ambush sends them crashing to the planet's surface, where inhospitable terrain and an army of resistance fighters await them, they will find their relationship tested as never before. With only their lightsabers, the dark side of the Force, and each other to depend on, the two Sith must decide if the brutal bond they share will make them victorious allies or lethal adversaries.

Praise for Lords of the Sith:

“A compelling tale [that] gives us new insight into the relationship between Darth Vader and his master, Emperor Palpatine.” (New York Daily News)

“Endlessly fascinating...a tale [that is] not just compelling but completely thrilling.” (Big Shiny Robot)

“The best novel so far in this new era of official canon Star Wars stories.” (IGN)

“Packed with action...hard to put down.” (Seattle Geekly)

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Fantastically well-written story with interesting ending and serviceable narration

If you enjoyed the in-depth explorations of the sacrifices, consequences and motivations for the rebels in the Star Wars universe in shows like Andor or Rouge: One, then you’re in for a treat. Yearn for Vader stories where the mechanical Sith Lord gets to unleash all his rage and power whilst confronting his new life as a cyborg underling and compare it what his past life as a Jedi had been? Moreover, enjoy when the Emperor takes matters into his own hands and interacts with his appprentice? Then I highly recommend this audiobook. Follows up on the skirmishes Palpatine has to handle while his Empire is still young and the Rebellion has not formally started, and how he always stays ten steps ahead and foresees everything before it happens. Plenty of new, well-fleshed characters with different morals, guts and beliefs that asks: how much are the good guys willing to risk to kill the dark lords of the Sith and how much would Vader and his master expose themselves to destroy insurrection?

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Cat and mouse, between rebels and Sith.

An interesting insight into the early days of the Empire and the first few sparks of rebellious sentiment rising against the Emperors tyranny.

An enjoyable listen and quite well narrated, liked the voices the reader put on for the characters.

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Fantastic Star Wars Story!

Always great to get another Vader story and this one is excellent. If you like Star Wars or a good sci fi story then this is for you.

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Better 2nd time round

Read as a book first time in audio , it gave the story and the history of the smith lords so much more power . And as well as the struggle of freedom as well as the future succession, great music and narration as always

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Small story , Big action

the story of the novel was a small star wars story (which many canon novels are ) and I feel this is perfect for star wars these insights into world's and characters for one book has proven a winning formula for Lucas story team.

this novel was a example of character investment done right for villians
yes their evil but in away you should route for the hero's of this story but like any star wars fan who wants Vader to loose ? having him fight off and kill many is always a sight to behold or be read.

I feel the novel does blend the 3 different story arcs well
Vader and palpatines relationship
the rebels of ryloth and their plans
and the imperial rivalry.

though the book in some places felt to be bloated with the ryloth rebels for a novel about palpatine and Vader I found a extra chapter or so of them would of made the novel live up to the name sake.

it's no Darth bane
it's no Darth plaguies but it's yet again another canon story that explores Vader well and is a must read for Vader comic fans , star wars fans and even anyone Interested how the sith relationship between master and apertanice works

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Palpatine at his best

Good to see the one true emperor reveal more of himself in this book.
More please

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Not required reading

Has some cute cheesy moments like Palpatine and Vader hunting together and some very good action moments with the good guys (I don't wanna spoil that bit!)

Narration and effects add to the experience very well.

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Birth of the Rebellion

Great story. Decent plot. Really enjoyed it. It’s one of many fantastic Star Wars books by Kemp.

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More Twillek than Sith

I thought this story would ho deeper into the Sith relationship and uncover lore but the vast majority of it was about the Twilleks and their Rebel movement. So after the initial disappointment, the characters grew on me and I ended up really enjoying the whole story as even the supporting characters were given alot of depth. Highly recommended.

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Classic Star Wars story full of adventure and action

This is a great little book that really flesh’s out the relationship between sidious and Vader it’s full of adventure and whilst the plot is simple it delivers a great narrative as well as Introducing some great characters

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