Death Troopers: Star Wars Legends

Death Troopers

By: Joe Schreiber

Narrated by: Sean Kenin

Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

The chilling tale of the undead in a galaxy far, far away.

“This is the Star Wars of every horror fan’s dreams—gory, funny, and brimming with a blood-spattered cast of swashbucklers and space-zombies.”—Seth Grahame-Smith, author of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

When the Imperial prison barge Purge—temporary home to five hundred of the galaxy’s most ruthless killers, Rebels, scoundrels, and thieves—breaks down in a distant part of space, its only hope appears to lie with a Star Destroyer found drifting and seemingly abandoned. But when a boarding party from the Purge is sent to scavenge for parts, only half of them come back—bringing with them a horrific disease so lethal that within hours, nearly all aboard the Purge die in ways too hideous to imagine.

And death is only the beginning.

The Purge’s half-dozen survivors will do whatever it takes to stay alive. But nothing can prepare them for what lies waiting aboard the Star Destroyer. For the dead are rising: soulless, unstoppable, and unspeakably hungry.

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Critic reviews

“Brilliant . . . This book combines two of my favorite things on earth: the Star Wars universe and the undead.”—Tommy Wirkola, director of Dead Snow

These are the zombies you've been looking for

Would you listen to Star Wars again? Why?

This book was very satisfying. There were a few loose ends that I'd like to have seen completely wrapped up, but the rest of the material story, effects, and action more than made up for it. This Star Wars story provides enough of the pieces with which we are very familiar and marries it to today's crush on the undead. I was pretty terrified throughout the story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Star Wars?

The story swell to when you understand the sickness and what it's doing to the crew of the Purge. And of course seeing that a certain "scoundrel" would have an important role in the stories outcome.

Which character – as performed by Sean Kenin – was your favorite?

For once, the droid! I heart Waste.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Of course Star Wars delivers with its sound effects. Once you're back on the Star Destroyer, all bets are off with the action, suspense, and gore.

Any additional comments?

If the Empire is still experimenting with the Blackwing virus anywhere, I'm game on reading that book too.

Clever side story outside of the new Disney Cannon

First- this story has nothing to do with the current Star Wars Disney cannon. That's OK because it has nothing to do with the rebellion, the Jedi or the First Order.

Second- it's a great ghost story that simply uses the Star Wars universe and some of its best characters.

I really enjoyed the performance and the story... actually more than the latest slow moving, predictable and formulaic "Last Jedi" movie.

Awesome Book!

I bought this book a long time ago in a hard copy and haven't been able to read it. BUT I am so glad that I listened to it! Prepare for zombie noises and other creepy sounds in the background!

The book was well written and narrated!!! I highly recommend it! It's pretty short but well worth it!

Great Star Wars Horror Novel!

absolutely loved it! the suspense grows until it's almost constant, lasting to the very end.

Good story but sounds effects can be distracting

I enjoyed the twists and turns the story took. I enjoyed the character development. Some deaths took me by surprise. The sound effects for the most were enjoyable. However the low hum for the first hour or so can be headache inducing. I enjoyed the dialogue the most when it was amplified with the music done by John Williams. Overall a great story and amazing performance by the narrator. 3 stars overall for overuse of sound effects.

Star Wars with the undead

This is a good horror book and a storyline that leaves you hoping that there is more Star Wars horror... or maybe that’s just me who enjoys that, but hey it’s my review, so I can say what ever.

Star Wars: A Horror Story

*Spoilers*

Want a fantastic book. I listened to it in one sitting. A very good spin on zombie horror from the Star Wars Universe. Why O why would Disney ever throw out such great novels like this and replace it was soulless crap. I was thrown for a loop when Han Solo appeared in the book with Chewie. Loved that the zombies actually had the ability to learn. I always though a fast zombie was the worst but Smart zombies made for a great time. I would have loved it if the book had been longer, but still really good. I think a Jedi or Sith could have added to the story. I admit that I just want someone that had a chance to just cut through the horrors with a light sabre. 🤘 I would recommend this book 100%. If you like Star Wars and Horror you will love this. I think there is a sequel to this book. I can't wait.

At least two shocking unexpected twists

I thought this was a well written story. I enjoyed it and finished it in a day and a half.

didn't disappoint

won't spoil anything about the book but it's definitely worth the readi going to continue to enjoy the storyline as it continues into other books

Amazing

This book is one of my favorite books and will always be I recommend it to anyone who likes Star Wars