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

Loved it!

I started my Star Wars book listening with Darth Plagueis and fell in love. Delving into the history of the Sith is intriguing. Path of Destruction was interesting all the way through. I never felt bored or zoned out. I'll be adding the rest of the Bane books to my listening queue soon.

Exactly what I wanted out of a Star Wars book

The story is fantastic. I just want more and more! The last line of the book gave me chills!

Doing the right thing can lead you to the darkside

If you could sum up Path of Destruction in three words, what would they be?

Blue collared Sith.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Path of Destruction?

He was gambling at the cantina. Then, later Bane returns to fully commit to the dark side.

Which character – as performed by Jonathan Davis – was your favorite?

Darth Bane

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Any blue collared worker can be a Sith lord.

Any additional comments?

It was a captivating read, can't wait for the next book!

I couldn't help but binge listen to this story.

A complex character like Bane is refreshing to find in this often black and white universe that is Star Wars.

if you are considering this....

GET IT NOW WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR. The narrator drew me in, even though at first I thought he was a little annoying. it ended up being a strength though, and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I can't wait for years to pass so I can enjoy it again.

Amazing

This is an awesome book, even the expressions of the guy and the music. recommended

loved it

this was a great book and the author should be proud of their great work

An Excellent and Refreshing Tale

Arguably one of THE greatest tales in the Star Wars universe from a vilians​ perspective!

great!!!!

this is my favorite series in the star wars expanded universe. In my opinion this is necessary in understanding palatine and darth vaders orgins.

Good Book but it's missing a part.

For those of us who read this in print, there's an obvious portion of this book missing. After Bane's greatest victory during his training, an argument with a master is completely omitted. I don't know why but it is. Other than that it's good and I knew it would be, but that scene is important!