Outcast

Star Wars Legends (Fate of the Jedi)

By: Aaron Allston

Narrated by: Marc Thompson

Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

The next chapter in the extraordinary history of the star Wars galaxy begins here...

After a violent civil war and the devastation wrought by the now-fallen Darth Caedus, the Galactic Alliance is in crisis - and in need. From all corners, politicians, power brokers, and military leaders converge on Coruscant for a crucial summit to restore order, negotiate differences, and determine the future of their unified worlds. But even more critical, and far more uncertain, is the future of the Jedi.

In a shocking move, Chief of State Natasi Daala orders the arrest of Luke Skywalker for failing to prevent Jacen Solo’s turn to the dark side and his subsequent reign of terror as a Sith Lord. But it’s only the first blow in an anti-Jedi backlash fueled by a hostile government and suspicious public. When Jedi Knight Valin Horn, scion of a politically influential family, suffers a mysterious psychotic break and becomes a dangerous fugitive, the Jedi become the target of a media-driven witch hunt. Facing conviction on the damning charges, Luke must strike a bargain with the calculating Daala: his freedom in exchange for his exile from Coruscant and from the Jedi Order.

Though forbidden to intervene in Jedi affairs, Luke is determined to keep history from being repeated. With his son, Ben, at his side, Luke sets out to unravel the shocking truth behind Jacen Solo’s corruption and downfall. But the secrets he uncovers among the enigmatic Force mystics of the distant world Dorin may bring his quest - and life as he knows it - to a sudden end. And all the while, another Jedi Knight, consumed by the same madness as Valin Horn, is headed for Coruscant on a fearsome mission that could doom the Jedi Order...and devastate the entire galaxy.

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A great start.

Loved both the story and the performance. Marc Thompson is a master as always. The book was somewhat slow and a tad convoluted, but I look forward to the next books in the series.

I'm hooked.

I am of the original Star Wars generation. I remember seeing Episode IV, A New Hope in a drive-in theater. Princess Leia was probably my first crush. My little brother and I sat on the roof of the family station wagon while my parents stayed in the car.

Marc Thompson brings this story to life. At the age of 42, I find myself crushing on Leia all over again as Marc conjures up images of her deflecting blaster bolts with a whirling light-saber and reaching out to grab bad guys with The Force to hurl them back.

I'm currently torn between finishing the Fate of The Jedi series or first going back and listening to some of the earlier books to get a little of the back story that led up to this one. At this point, there's been at least one galactic war since Episode VI: Return of The Jedi.

Fantastic continuation of the Skywalker story.

Can't wait to finish this series. Ben really started to grow on me in this novel. Very excited to start the next book! Highly recommended to fans interested in what Jacen Solo learned and experienced in his travels before becoming Darth Caedus.

Luke is BAD AZZ

1st book is set up & okay. The series & whole story is superb. A must read for action adventure & Star Wars fans. It talks a lot about the Force & has the best fight scenes :]

An interesting story and good set up for future

It has been a long time since I read Start Wars books, but I was looking for a relatively simple and short story with a lot of action, and this did not disappoint. I really enjoyed the the voices (pretty close to the voices in the movies) and the background music and sound effects were pretty cool. I enjoyed Han's irony, Luke's calmness, and Lando's smoothness.

Perhaps one of the best things about this book is that it makes you want to read the next book.

yeet

I love the reader in this audio book. many months I've listened to him rear most of the books in my library

well done

this is one that will keep you hooked to the starwars legends. Excellent story, writing, editing, Marc Thompson you did a great job with this one.

not half bad

i did like the narration of the book but if you like star wars youll like this

Excellent Read! Really enjoyed it...

If you love Star Wars novels, you'll enjoy this series. its writing style reminds me of Timothy Zhan, really good.

Not What I Expected

I am just confused. I like continuing on the story, but there has been WAY to much that has happened before this story even begins. Overall, the story is great, but at times the narrator could only do so may different voices to keep up with the narrative. Nonetheless, I would recommend this book along with the rest of the books to a die hard fan that is current with Luke, Leila and Han. SPOILER ALERT:


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