Path of Destruction

A Novel of the Old Republic

By: Drew Karpyshyn

Narrated by: Jonathan Davis

Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Once the Sith order teemed with followers. But their rivalries divided them in endless battles for supremacy - until one dark lord at last united the Sith in the quest to enslave the galaxy and exterminate the Jedi. Yet it would fall to another, far more powerful than the entire Brotherhood of Darkness, to ultimately realize the full potential of the Sith and wield the awesome power of the dark side as never before.

Since childhood, Dessel has known only the abuse of his hateful father and the dangerous, soul-crushing labor of a cortosis miner. Deep in the tunnels of the desolate planet Apatros, endlessly excavating the rare mineral valued throughout the galaxy, Dessel dreams of the day he can escape - a day he fears may never come. But when a high-stakes card game ends in deadly violence, Dessel suddenly finds himself a wanted man.

On the run from vengeful Republic forces, Dessel vanishes into the ranks of the Sith army and ships out to join the bloody war against the Republic and its Jedi champions. There, Dessel’s brutality, cunning, and exceptional command of the Force swiftly win him renown as a warrior. But in the eyes of his watchful masters, he is destined for a far greater role in the ultimate Sith plan for the galaxy - if he can prove himself truly worthy.

As an acolyte in the Sith academy, studying the secrets and skills of the dark side at the feet of its greatest masters, Dessel embraces his new Sith identity: Bane. However the true test is yet to come. In order to gain acceptance into the Brotherhood of Darkness, one must fully surrender to the dark side through a trial by fire that Bane, for all his unquenchable fury and lust for power, may not be strong enough to endure... especially since deception, treachery, and murder run rampant among the Sith disciples, and utter ruthlessness alone is the key to survival.

Only by defying the most sacred traditions, rejecting all he has been taught, and drawing upon the long-forgotten wisdom of the very first Sith can Bane hope to triumph - and forge from the ashes of that which he must destroy a new era of absolute dark power.

©2012 Drew Karpyshyn (P)2012 Random House Audio

so good. I couldn't stop listening

great story, great performance. the last book that had me this engaged was probably the Martian.

All about the Lore!

A look into the story behind one of Star Wars' most pivotal and yet mysterious figures. Well written and a masterful reading.

great book

narrator not as good as Mark Thompson but the story line and narrator were really good. the storyline was engaging, it didn't require any past book knowledge but if you have read the earlier old republic books like reven then you get a few extra nuggets.

awesome

i loved it this was one of the best ones ive heard yet from another point of view

Great Book!

Love the dark side of star wars and really appreciated this take on Darth Bane.

4th time I listen to it and it's still excellent.

If there's ever an R rated Starwars trilogy, it should be this one. finely written and performed outstandingly.

A must read book

Fantastic book! If you were not a dark side fan before this book, you will be one after reading this. It will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Very captivating

Absolutely loved this story.
I am really enjoying learning more about Sith lore. 💯 recommended

Good story to the dark side

Enjoyed the audiobook & narration was very good. Glad to know the secret of how the Sith became only 2.

Never a dull moment

This entire book was genius. Getting that good story deep into one of the most legendary Sith Lords has been incredible. Definitely getting the next book in the series.