Star Wars: Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader

By: James Luceno

Narrated by: Jonathan Davis

Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Throughout the galaxy, it was believed that Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, the Chosen One, had died on Coruscant during the siege of the Jedi Temple. And, to some extent, that was true. Anakin was dead.

From the site of Anakin Skywalker's last stand, on the molten surface of the planet Mustafar, where he sought to destroy his friend and former master, Obi-Wan Kenobi, a fearsome specter in black has risen. Once the most powerful Knight ever known to the Jedi Order, he is now a disciple of the dark side, a lord of the dreaded Sith, and the avenging right hand of the galaxy's ruthless new Emperor. Seduced, deranged, and destroyed by the machinations of the Dark Lord Sidious, Anakin Skywalker is dead, and Darth Vader lives.

Word of the events that created him, the Jedi Council's failed mutiny against Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, the self-crowned Emperor's retaliatory command to exterminate the Jedi Order, and Anakin's massacre of his comrades and Masters in the Jedi Temple, has yet to reach all quarters. On the Outer Rim world of Murkhana, Jedi Masters Roan Shryne and Bol Chatak and Padawan Olee Starstone are leading a charge on a Separatist stronghold, unaware that the tide, red with Jedi blood, has turned suddenly against them.

For the handful of scattered Jedi, survival is imperative if the light side of the Force is to be protected and the galaxy somehow, someday reclaimed. Yet more important still is the well-being of the twin infants, Leia and Luke Skywalker, the children of Anakin and his doomed bride, Padme Amidala. Separated after Padme's death, they must be made safe at all costs, lest the hope they represent for the future be turned to horror by the new Sith regime, and the unspeakable power of the dark side.

©2005 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM; Random House Audio, a divsion of Random House, Inc. (P)2005 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM; Random House Audio, a divsion of Random House, Inc.

great book for legends

even though this book is now "legends" I highly recommend it. it really shows deep Into Vader and expands on his thoughts and feelings.

Wish it was unabridged

The performances were great, but wish the unabridged version was available to get the missing pieces and stories told and expanded.

Greatness!!!!

Like the rise of the empire, far far away, there is little hope for the future of this syfi-religious, franchise. This book however is quite a different story. If you have not read this book and like STAR WARS at all, this is a must have. I wish this was a film.

Great Story

Anything that has to do with Vader becoming Vader is alright by me. Great fill in for events occuring after order 66. Just wish it had been unabridged. I still thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely answered some questions regarding Vader's initial condition becoming accustomed to his black armored suit.

awesome

great book gives a look at Darth Vader after he put on the suit .

excellent sequel to the novelization of rots

loved it. post order 66 is one of the best story timelines in my opinion

Solid

A nice story following Episode III. It centers mostly on a bunch of Jedi escaping from Order 66 but there is quite a bit of Vader to enjoy.

Simply amazing

From the narrator to the author and story, everything about this is awesome. I remember reading this after it first came out.

Short but Sweet

What I got was good but, it was too short. I understand this is some abridged version which is disappointing. Particularly enjoyed the surviving Jedi remnants arc.

A awesome story about Vader

If you are fan of Darth Vader then this a must listen. It picks up pretty much where episode 3 leaves off. Vader doubts himself after being repaired from the injuries he suffered fighting Obi-Wan. The story shows him slowly getting used to his hew body and becoming the force that everyone fears.