The story starts with Darth Palgueis and his master, Darth Tenebrous. I was unsure if I would enjoy a story focused on characters I wasn't familiar with.

I didn't know if I would like this as it doesn't focus on the 'good guys' but rather Darth Plagueis, his master, and his (future) apprentice. First off, the narrator did such a wonderful job! It was so easy listening it felt as though I was in the middle of an actual Star Wars movie. But I digress.This was a fascinating listen. I'm starting at the Rise of the Empire Era, maybe at a later date I'll backtrack and read the Old Galactic Republic and such. I've read some books in the series and doing it this way will involve re-reads, which is good because I could use the refresher. *Possible Spoilers*This is part of a 'project' to read the Star Wars Expanded Universe novels in some sort of chronological order. to craft a complex tale of ambition and desire.”- Library Journal Read more “Luceno draws on his storytelling skill and prodigious knowledge of the world. But can they defy the merciless Sith tradition? Or will the desire of one to rule supreme, and the dream of the other to live forever, sow the seeds of their destruction?

Under the guidance of his Master, he secretly studies the ways of the Sith while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as Senator, then as Chancellor, and eventually as Emperor.ĭarth Plagueis and Darth Sidious, Master and acolyte, target the galaxy for domination-and the Jedi Order for annihilation. over life and death.ĭarth Sidious: Plagueis’s chosen apprentice. For like no other disciple of the dark side, Darth Plagueis learns to command the ultimate power. When the time is right, he destroys his Master-and vows never to suffer the same fate. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the Sith. Possessing power is all he desires losing it is the only thing he fears.

Luceno takes Darth Plagueis down the dark path and never looks back.”- Newsdayĭarth Plagueis: one of the most brilliant Sith Lords who ever lived. This essential Star Wars Legends novel chronicles the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise, and the origins of the saga’s most enduring evil-the malevolent Sith master Palpatine.

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