Star Wars: Legacy of the Force #6: Inferno

By: Troy Denning

Narrated by: Marc Thompson

Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's Summary

Luke Skywalker wanted to unify the Jedi order and bring peace to the universe. Instead his wife Mara lies dead at the hands of an unknown assassin, his wayward nephew Jacen has seized control of the Galactic Alliance, and the galaxy has exploded in all-out civil war.

With Luke consumed by grief, Jacen Solo works quickly to consolidate his power and jumpstart his plan to take over the Jedi. Convinced he's the only one who can save the galaxy, Jacen will do whatever it takes, even ambush his own parents.

With the Rebel confederacy driving deep into the Core to attack Coruscant and the Jedi under siege, Luke must reassert his position. Only he can lead the Jedi through this crisis, but it means solving the toughest problem Luke's ever faced. Does he fight alongside his nephew Jacen, a tyrant who's illegally taken over the GA, or does he join the rebels to smash the Galactic Alliance he helped create?

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A great series!

Very well done for a Star Wars audiobook. Even though it is abridged, the 6 hour run-time leaves enough material to make this audiobook entertaining. That said, you can still notice gaps where, I assume, material was cut out for the abridgement. This can be annoying after a while. I won't beat around the bush, I loathe any abridgement and I would encourage people to complain to the publisher so that they will begin releasing unabridged versions of these books. Other than that, this book was excellent. Marc Thompson is one of the most talented narrators that I have heard. It is a pleasure to listen to him. The different character voices that he assumes throughout the book are executed flawlessly and I had to keep reminding myself that it was the same person speaking. The writing, sound production, and music were all top notch. I would give this 5 stars if not for the abridgement.

One last thing, stay away from any of the star wars audiobooks that are less than 6 hours in length. They are so butchered by the abridgements, that they are not worth your time or money. Quite a few of these are narrated by Anthony Heald and he is just plain awful. I found this out the hard way. Just remember, Anthony Heald = extremely poor narration. Jonathan Davis = Extremely good narration. Marc Thompson = Outstanding narration.

One of the best star wars stories

This book is now one of my favorite of all the star wars stories. Great writing. The narration and production value is also quite exceptional.

Great Series

I loved the entire "Legacy of the Force" series, and Troy Denning's writings in the Star Wars mythos are great.

Another 'edge of your seat' chapter

Yet another great storyline, as well as a great production. The LOF series has met and exceeded my temptations...leaving me yet again waiting for the next installment.

Marc Thompson brings Inferno to life!

Excellent storyline, and a most excellent performance by my favorite narrator. This book really dives into the meat of the Legacy of the Force series storylines. It can almost stand alone as it's own book were it not for the delicious loose ends left at the end of this novel, that leaves you with a powerful need to find out what happens next to our heroes and villains.

Stop abridging Star Wars books

As always Marc Thompson was amazing. He is hands down one of the best readers around. The book was good but they need to stop abridging the audiobooks. Huge chunks are missing and it greatly takes away from the story

Abridged version makes heroes seem weak/stupid

I haven’t read the full version but I hope there’s a lot missing. Otherwise it’s embarrassing. A conflict tearing a family apart, destroying a solar system, and killing millions of innocent people could’ve been avoided if a couple family members could’ve just talked to each other. And/or if force-powered parents could talk and control their 13-year old kid. Instead they play coy, and then have secrets thoughts in their heads that if they would say out loud then it could’ve been resolved with an argument. Worst case scenario a one-on-one battle where only one person dies. But instead all these poor souls getting blown up, burnt alive, and shot our into the vacuum of space. Cuz Luke couldn’t tell his son no. He can enforce rules to the entire Jedi Order. But not to a 13-year old kid.

when could we have unabridged

everything is absolutely fantastic the music the sound effects Mark Thompson's voice acting but please Random House audio lucasfilm Disney Del Rey please on a bridge Audible

amazing and very emotional

I almost cried when we lost her and I was so mad at Jason. this story and the way it's been told is absolutely amazing!

Short

I hate these abridged versions of this series. Please release the unabridged versions. Things just seem to randomly happen. Characters just appear places they shouldn't be based on the story that's being performed. If we had the missing parts we'd have been understanding of everything that's going on.

legends

great story it's a shame that the current makers of star wars think it's more important to do the unexpected than it is to give the fans what they want that's how you make a entertaining film that's loved and it's how you make money

The force is strong with this one.

Great storyline, well read and fast paced. Lots of important happens and battles that help decide the fate of the jedi.

Spoiler **** you’ll thank me ***** spoiler

These books have awful continuity of the force ... they adjust to allow plot and its galling.
A trio of grande masters and teenage padwans couldn’t combat a battalion of guards... because what they didn’t have lightsabers and some snipers were hidden in bushes ???!!!

Plus what jaina just became a rubbish pilot after it’s been her thing for the last 50 books????!!!!!

And hacen can now detach jedi from the force ... well it’s game over then if that could actually happen


And in proper James Bond style .... just as luke is about to kill him ... Ben does something ridiculous and Luke misses and tap in to kill him ....you know ... sharks and fricken laser beams yawn yawn

Then Luke leaves a crippled jacen alive even though he came to kill him ... just like he did with lumiya who went on to kill his wife .... question... why are the authors writing Luke to be such a pillock

And turns out the most powerful entity in the galaxy is the weird little sith ship that has no place in any story. No history of it no mention of it and it’s so powerful that it makes you wonder why the sith didn’t make 2 or 3 or 500 and just rule the galaxy for ever

Why is the reader expected to be so credulous to actually accept all this nonsense

Who is permitting this rubbish to be printed

Now I just need the next one.

Amazing the fall to the dark side continues and the war rages on. I can't wait to see what happens next.

Great stuff

loved it great story star better then the new movie should been this on TV.

Great story

Would be nice if it was unabridged. The story is both gripping and compelling. Love star wars