Shadows of the Empire

Star Wars Legends

De: Steve Perry

Narrado por: Marc Thompson

Shadows of the Empire illuminates the shadowy outlines of a criminal conspiracy that exists in the background of the events in the movies, ruled by a character new to us. Prince Xizor is a mastermind of evil who dares to oppose one of the best-known fictional villains of all time: Darth Vader. The story involves all the featured Star Wars movie characters, plus Emperor Palpatine and, of course, Lord Vader himself.

©1996 Steve Perry (P)2025 Random House Audio

Awesome production value but missing the SotE OST

Very enjoyable, but unfortunately it doesn't feature tracks from the bespoke SotE OST, unlike the original abridged audiobook.

I have been waiting for the unabridged version!

This is a great book. I read it years ago. Listening to it is so much more fun. It is like listening to a movie, and this is the movie we wish would come out now. Whether you like new Star Wars or old, you will love this!

The Nostalgia Strikes Back!

Marc Thompson and the production team does it again!

In 1996, Shadows of the Empire ruled the Star Wars Universe. I read this book while listening to the soundtrack, then played the video game on N64. My mom bought me the action figures and comic books.

When Shadows was announced to be getting the “Legends” treatment with an unabridged audiobook narrated by Marc Thompson as well, I preordered that very second. His incredible voice acting and narration coupled with first rate production, including official Star Wars music and sound effects, took my imagination right back to 1996.

Thank you Audible, Penguin Random House, Kevin Thomsen, Marc Thompson, and everyone else who made this one happen.

Another hit from Star Wars!

What a great and exciting book, and perfectly read by Marc. The production is top notch and really helps set the story.

Wow!

If you have never seen any of the star wars films, you should start with this listen. This book has enough information in it regarding the films that lead up to it for you to get an idea of who all of the characters are. By listening to this audio version of the novel, you will also get an idea of what it is like to watch one of the films in the star wars series, because you will hear the same music, and sound from this recording in the films. As a fan, I found this book a bit lacking because it just gave me info that I knew already, but I love the narration so much, I could not stop listening.

Episode 5.5. Must Read!

This is an essential listen for any Star Wars fan. This novel, the N64 game and the original trilogy were my baptism into the Star Wars universe. Prince Xizor is the second best villain introduced in the Legends universe, second only to Grand Admiral Thrawn.

30 years worth the wait

One of the best books finally unabridged. This book basically started the EU and is a must listen for any fan. Remember the Bothans.

The best attempt at a movie between any SW movies

Glad there’s finally an audiobook of SoTE on Audible. This was a lot of fun to revisit. I read the book back in the 90s and still have it in my library. I have to admit Xizor is kind of a weak nemesis to Darth Vader and the Alliance. He’s only a playboy who does nothing but use his money to get what he wants. He has nothing else that represents a threat to anyone except for the part when he tries to seduce Leia. His biggest threat is his bodyguard which I suppose was a character created to make Xizor more dangerous than he himself really is. I kinda wish the narrator would read the non speaking parts with regularity throughout the whole book as opposed to changing his voice depending on who we are in the environment of within the narrative. It’s a nitpick and I’m sure most others are unruffled by that strategy.

loved the book, loved this and loved the game

the story is an awesome link to the 6th movie. definitely recommend it to any star wars fan 🤙

MAKE LEGENDS CANNON AGAIN

If it's unabridged and original cannon its probably pretty good . for Shadows of the empire it goes without saying .