Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Unifying Force

By: James Luceno

Narrated by: Jonathan Davis

Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's Summary

The Galactic Alliance's hard-won success in countering the Yuuzhan Vong onslaught has proven all too brief, and the tide has turned once more to the invaders' advantage.

Having overcome the sabotage strategies of the Jedi and their allies, the marauding aliens have pushed deeper into the galaxy and subjugated more worlds in their ruthless quest for domination. Coruscant has been remade into a Yuuzhan Vong stronghold. The remnants of the resistance are struggling to form a united front. Luke, Mara, and Jacen are missing in action. Clearly, the stage is set for an endgame.

Now, as Han and Leia receive the chilling news that hundreds of high-ranking Galactic Alliance prisoners face slaughter in a sacrifice to the enemy's bloodthirsty gods, Luke and his team try desperately to convince the living world of Zonama Sekot to join the Jedi's final campaign against the Yuuzhan Vong. Yet even as they speak, a lone space station is all that stands between Alliance headquarters on Mon Calamari and wave after wave of ferocious enemy forces waging their most decisive assault.

At the same time, the Jedi's alliances throughout the galaxy are being tested, and the chances of victory jeopardized, by rogue factions determined to deploy the lethal weapon that will exterminate the Yuuzhan Vong and perhaps countless other species. And among the Yuuzhan Vong themselves, the threat of revolt has reached a boiling point, as the oppressed underclass and powerful officials alike fear their Supreme Overlord's mad actions will provoke the wrath of the gods.

Ultimately, for both the forces of invasion and resistance, too much has been sacrificed, and too much is at stake, to ever turn back. And now, nothing can stand in the way of seizing victory or facing annihilation.

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Critic Reviews

"Jonathan Davis again lends his voice to the Star Wars universe in a story that concludes the long-running New Jedi Order series. Davis, the sound effects, and the music do much to capture the tone of the original three Star Wars films. In a performance that should delight fans, the whole of the story is an exciting final confrontation between the Yuuzhan Vong and the Jedi, who include Luke Skywalker and his sister Leia's children....A satisfying conclusion to the New Jedi Order series, well read and well produced." (AudioFile)

skips way too much of the important details

even though this is a abridged audiobook I still enjoy Jonathan Davis's performance. The thing that really hurts this audiobook for me is the fact that it did not include the ending for the novel which I thought was beautiful and a great way to end the series to me the ending was too abrupt. I really wish this audiobook was longer because this is a great novel.

Now this is Star Wars

Absolutely loved this entire series I'm hoping one day we can get these stories unabridged

The Unifying Force.

I bought this because even In the darkest of days Legends remind me of hope.
The tide has turned. Darkness has encompassed most of galaxy. But a light still burns. The Galactic Alliance and the Jedi. This book brings the New Jedi to an epic close. With Jonathan Davis and a six hour count this was worth the credit. (Read the all NJO in paperback or on Kindle. Most of its abridged.) While obviously missing a lot from the novel this does the story justice.
Destiny’s way is worth a credit as well.
If you are feeling flush or have a coupon, Traitor, Rebel Dawn and Dream, are definitely worth a listen. Think of them is mini movies of books we love.
Legends may be over, but it will never be forgotten.
Reviewed in 2020.

19 books and I’m happy I did it

Star Wars universe will have a hard time telling a greater tale in canon or legends.
Star by Star in this series is also probably my favorite book in the New Jedi Order. But this last book had so many revelations that tied everything together. Perhaps Canon can revisit ushering this war into one of their time lines in the future. Excellent work all authors.
<3

Awesome Final Book!

This is an excellent story, well-written! This could have been the perfect plot and finale, instead of The Last Jedi and current 7-8-9 movies. I would've preferred to have seen this on the big screen.

most excellent conclusion to an amazing tale.

I have not heard a star wars story so well done as this, and the conclusion is most satisfying. very well done. hope starwars legends, especially the new jedi order, makes it to the ears of everyone, and the writers get their due credit.

Stop abridging books

A great ending to a good series, finally some adult themed Star Wars books.

But ya’ll need to STOP abridging books, whoever came up with that concept needs to never be allowed near books again!

f'n awesome.

even though I despise abridged books, they did this one justice. the story was epic, narration was quite good, and it was a great way to end a thrilling series. would definitely recommend.

What an epic story!

As someone who has grown up in the Star Wars universe, for many years I have enjoyed the storyline and familiar song stylings as well as the many lightsaber battles. On and off for over a decade I’ve tried to read this series but now that I have access to Audible, I blasted through all these books and have delved deeper into the saga that has shaped our culture.

Fantastic Series!

Such an epic series! the movies are nothing compared to the extended universe novel series. the "New Jedi Order" being my favorite.

War beyond the darkside.

satisfying resolution of an epic story. establishes some of the major characters of the new Jedi order.