Wedge's Gamble

Star Wars Legends: Rogue Squadron, Book 2

By: Michael A. Stackpole

Narrated by: Marc Thompson

Length: 13 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

Led by Wedge Antilles, the legendary pilots of Rogue Squadron prepare to risk everything in their battle against the Empire.

Sleek, swift, and deadly, they are the X-wing fighters. And as the battle against the Empire rages across the vastness of space, the pilots risk both their lives and their machines for the cause of the Rebel Alliance. Now they must embark on a dangerous espionage mission, braving betrayal and death on the Imperial homeworld to smash the power of a ruthless foe!

It is the evil heart of a battered and reeling Empire: Coruscant, the giant city-world from whose massive towers the Imperial High Command directs the war. The Rebels will invade this mighty citadel in a daring move to bring the Empire to its knees. But first Wedge Antilles and his X-wing pilots must infiltrate Coruscant to gain vital intelligence information. Capture means death, or worse—trapped in the clutches of the vicious leader known as “Iceheart,” Ysanne Isard, now Emperor in all but name.

And one of Rogue Squadron’s own is already her slave, a traitor hidden behind a mask of innocence, working to betray both colleagues and the Rebellion itself.

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Glad unabridged versions are coming back.

Both author and narrator are excellent. I hope more unabridged legends books will come. Marc Thompson is excellent as always as a narrator when it comes to Star Wars.

Thrilling Follow Up to Rogue Squadron

Wedge's Gamble is the second book in the wonderful legends series. Following the reintroduction of Rogue Squadron, this book focuses on the squadron's mission to take the world of Coruscant away from the remnants of the Empire. Imperial Director Ysanne Isard has a horrific gift for them.

This book was better than the first for me, fewer dog fights, which are harder to follow for me unless onscreen, and more time spent with the squadron members, getting to know them better. We also learn more about Coran and Mirax and their developing relationship. Action, drama, terror and more all make for a great classic story. We are left with a cliffhanger, but I have the next book already. I am so happy that we have unabridged audio productions of 5 books so far. Marc Thompson masterfully handles narration and character voices. I hope the entire series gets unabridged audiobooks it deserves.

good book, loud music and sound effects

music or sound effects sometimes overshadow book making it jard to hear well . good book

A stellar follow up to X-Wing

After blowing through book one, this entry continues with a simply wonderful performance by Thompson, who somehow manages to add a new voice for the slew of characters constantly being added into the narrative.
The stakes are higher, the plot thickening, and the twists are even tighter in the second entry of the X-wing series. Really hoping these unabridged stories continue as our heroes continue to carve their own stories into the legendary galaxy that once was…

Star Wars Mastery

Wedge’s ranks with the best, Thrawn, Rogue & Darth Bane series. All the magic and awe of a galaxy far, far away bursts from the pages. Listened to this immediately upon release, turning a midnight Miami airport layover into an all nighter. Flawless victory.

Marc Thompson never disappoints

Performance is always great with Thompson. This book was a slow burn but the 3rd one is sure to be awesome.

thank you

thank you for finally giving us on a bridge Star Wars Legend content please keep them coming

Really liking these unabridged Rogue Squadron Nove

Can't wait for Bacta War! Keep these new unabridged versions coming! I will keep buying.

Bathing in a bacta tank of nostalgia

Perfect for mowing the lawn and remembering all the books you used to plow through in middle school.

The Push For Coruscant!

The push to Coruscant continues in creative and potentially compromising ways, and the squad is divided...and grows.

4.5/5 Great continuation that folds into the EU superbly, and Thompson and the audio wizards over at Del Rey continue to bring new depth to these amazing stories!