Darth plagueis, a star wars legends novel written by james luceno released on january 10, 2012. Episode i the phantom menace and follows maul on a mission in which he must infiltrate a space prison in order to secure a nuclear bomb for use by the bando gora terrorist group. 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 midichlorians that. What makes this even more remarkable is that much of it is information i never thought would see the light of day. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook page 5 audiobooks. Star wars legends star wars legends series by james luceno.
James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels millennium falcon, dark lord. One of the most powerful force sensitive beings ever. Darth plagueis by james luceno 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the dark lord of the sith, darth plagueis. Right here is a checklist of several of the eu publications and also comics whose stories ran alongside, as well as were weaved in flawlessly into, this book. On august 22, 2011, it was announced on the star wars books facebook page that matthew stover would be writing a short story, entitled the. Star wars legends by james luceno available from rakuten kobo. Some fans were worried that the book might demystify palpatine or humanize him a bit too much just as episode i made anakin a bit too sympathetic a character. One of the best works in the expanded universe, darth plagueis brings a dark, sith edge to star wars. It shows how plagueis became a sith lord, how he tried to unlock the secrets of life which is important in episode 3, and how he recruited palpatine to be his apprentice. Dare to make the jump and herein discover the case for darth plagueis. You will never look at the prequels in the same light again. This book focuses on two sith lords namely darth plagueis and his.
The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, and labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order more about james luceno. Tenebrous had told him from the start that the republic, with help from the sith, would continue to descend into corruption and disorder, and that a time would come when it would have to rely on the strengths of an enlightened leader, capable of saving the lesser masses from being ruled by their unruly passions, jealousies, and desires. Darth plagueis is also one of the most risky because it delves into the backstory of darth sidiousemperor palpatine, easily the most evil villain in all of star wars. This book gives insight to to turn an apprentice into a master. James luceno takes darth plagueis down the dark path and never looks back. Did you ever hear the tragedy of darth plagueis the wise. Darth plagueis by luceno, james from amazons fiction books store. Darth plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of. James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels tarkin, darth plagueis, millennium falcon, dark lord. The novel was first unveiled on the website on january 24, 20 and was.
This is a list of original novels, novel adaptations, original junior novels, junior novel adaptations, young readers, and short stories in the star wars franchise. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i. Although the book is titled darth plagueis, it is really about both plagueis and sidious.
Bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives grand moff tarkin the star wars. 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. Honestly, it was odd that the book was titled darth plagueis since while indeed the events. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. Dont let the title fool you, this book is mostly about palpatine no true sith cares about another. Darth plagueis is arguably one of the finest star wars novels ever written. At long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth plagueis and his apprentice, darth sidious, is revealed. Although palpatine was never confirmed to be plagueis apprentice in the movie itself, a link to the official encyclopedia on did refer to sidious as having been. It was originally scheduled for release in october of 2008, but its release was canceled. Like all sith lords before him, he craves absolute power.
A new hope, drew karpyshyns electrifying darth bane novels take us deep into the dark side. Darth pelagueis is one of the most elusive characters in star wars. 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. But like no sith lord ever, he possesses the ultimate powerover life and death. Jedi eclipse, the unifying force, and the ebook darth maul.
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The novel does have less fighting and action sequences with more political captivation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading darth plagueis. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. A masterpiece of intrigue, republic politics and finance, and most of all, an insight into the workings of the sith. Lockdown there have been plenty of other stories that take place during the events of plagueis s rise to power. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, and labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i. Darth plagueis is the most revelatory star wars novel since. Star wars books about darth plagueis youtini reading guide. Darth plagueis joins many threads from the eu into the canon of star war orthodoxy the movies.
We stalk the force like hunters, rather than surrender like prey to its enigmatic whims. Darth plagueis was first mentioned onscreen in the 2005 film star wars. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read star wars. This book was the first audiobook i had ever listened to ive gone on to listen to six more star wars books. I would encourage you all to provide your thoughts on darth plagueis.
At long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth. Set a thousand years before the events of star wars. Darth plagueis star wars by james luceno book cover, description, publication history. Episode iii revenge of the sith, the third and final installment of the star wars prequel trilogy. Pdf star wars darth plagueis download full pdf book. Star wars darth plagueis audiobook audiobooks free. The story takes place in the year before the events of star wars. Darth plagueis star wars by james luceno fantastic fiction.