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  • Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi: Backlash

  • By: Aaron Allston
  • Narrated by: Marc Thompson
  • Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,589 ratings)

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By: Aaron Allston
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Repercussions from the dark side's fatal seduction of Jacen Solo and the mysterious plague of madness afflicting young Jedi continue to wreak havoc galaxy-wide. Having narrowly escaped the deranged Force worshippers known as the Mind Walkers, and a deadly Sith hit squad, Luke and Ben Skywalker are in pursuit of the now masterless Sith apprentice. It is a chase that leads to the forbidding planet Dathomir, where an enclave of powerful dark-side Force-wielders will give Vestara the edge she needs to escape - and where the Skywalkers will be forced into combat for their quarry and their lives.

Meanwhile, Han and Leia have completed their own desperate mission, shuttling madness-stricken Jedi from Coruscant to a safe haven in the Transitory Mists and beyond the grasp of Galactic Alliance Chief of State Natasi Daala. But the bold maneuver has intensified Daalas fury, and she is determined to shatter Jedi Order resistance once and for all.

Yet no greater threat exists than that which still waits in the depths of the distant Maw Cluster: a being of pure, ravenous dark-side energy named Abeloth calls out across the stars to Jedi and Sith alike. For some it may be the ultimate source of answers crucial to their survival. For others it could be the ultimate weapon of conquest. But for all, it is a game-changing and life-altering encounter of untold magnitude and a tactical gambit with unimaginable consequences.

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another solid performance

I love the radio drama performance of this series. perfect commute listening. pick it up!

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Better than Disney star wars

disney star wars is crap. legends respects the universe and the characters. disney sucks ass.

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this series continues to show how Diznee effed up

it's clear there were stories already out there worth filming. Diznee, arrogant as ever, seems to disregard the "Legends" series, then try to poorly reincorporate the characters and parts of the story as new.

I LOVE this series. and this book is well written, acted, sound effected, and polished.

I'll be posting my LOVE of the other books soon as I'm on my 2nd listening of the series

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loved it

loved it. to hell with disneys cannon. this will always be my cannon. legands my ass

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Awesome

if only disney adopted this narrative. incredible book to listen and read. love Mark Thompson

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the story is reaching a turning point

it's a little heavy handed in galactic politics at times, but we're nearing the climax.

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Marc Thompson is amazing, the story grows.

Marc Thompson is Marc Thompson, need I say more?

I was a bit skeptical of the story at first, but it's grown on me. It really is developing well and shockingly. The emotions run high and the story becomes more and more epic and engaging.

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Backlash: Book - 4

If you could sum up Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi: Backlash in three words, what would they be?

Backlash was a good addition to the series. Not as good as the last three imo, but still a fun little listen. Looking forward to the next in series.

The order I am listening to the Star Wars books in for your reference:

The Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn
Heir to the Empire
Dark Force Rising
The Last Command

The Hand of Thrawn Duology by Timothy Zahn
Specter of the Past
Vision of the Future

The Legacy of the Force series
Legacy of the Force: Betrayal by Aaron Allston
Legacy of the Force: Bloodlines by Karen Traviss
Legacy of the Force: Tempest by Troy Denning
Legacy of the Force: Exile by Aaron Allston
Legacy of the Force: Sacrifice by Karen Traviss
Legacy of the Force: Inferno by Troy Denning
Legacy of the Force: Fury by Aaron Allston
Legacy of the Force: Revelation by Karen Traviss
Legacy of the Force: Invincible by Troy Denning

The Fate of the Jedi series
Fate of the Jedi: Outcast by Aaron Allston
Fate of the Jedi: Omen by Christie Golden
Fate of the Jedi: Abyss by Troy Denning
Fate of the Jedi: Backlash by Aaron Allston
Fate of the Jedi: Allies by Christie Golden
Fate of the Jedi: Vortex by Troy Denning
Fate of the Jedi: Conviction by Aaron Allston
Fate of the Jedi: Ascension by Christie Golden
Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse by Troy Denning

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ben Skywalker: It is fun to listen to him learn and flex his strengths.

What about Marc Thompson’s performance did you like?

Legendary.. All that needs to be said.

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

Neither, it was good, but it is more of a setup to the next book in line.

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if you love star wars you'll love this.

I've read this series a few times before, so it great to listen for a change. marc Thompsons narration is the best 👌

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Awesome!!

I got hooked from the start, and left wanting to move to the next book!!!

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