Outcast

Star Wars Legends (Fate of the Jedi)

By: Aaron Allston

Narrated by: Marc Thompson

THE NEXT CHAPTER IN THE EXTRAORDINARY HISTORY OF THE STAR WARS GALAXY BEGINS HERE. . . .

After a violent civil war and the devastation wrought by the now-fallen Darth Caedus, the Galactic Alliance is in crisis–and in need. From all corners, politicians, power brokers, and military leaders converge on Coruscant for a crucial summit to restore order, negotiate differences, and determine the future of their unified worlds. But even more critical, and far more uncertain, is the future of the Jedi.

In a shocking move, Chief of State Natasi Daala orders the arrest of Luke Skywalker for failing to prevent Jacen Solo’s turn to the dark side and his subsequent reign of terror as a Sith Lord. But it’s only the first blow in an anti-Jedi backlash fueled by a hostile government and suspicious public. When Jedi Knight Valin Horn, scion of a politically influential family, suffers a mysterious psychotic break and becomes a dangerous fugitive, the Jedi become the target of a media-driven witch hunt. Facing conviction on the damning charges, Luke must strike a bargain with the calculating Daala: his freedom in exchange for his exile from Coruscant and from the Jedi Order.

Though forbidden to intervene in Jedi affairs, Luke is determined to keep history from being repeated. With his son, Ben, at his side, Luke sets out to unravel the shocking truth behind Jacen Solo’s corruption and downfall. But the secrets he uncovers among the enigmatic Force mystics of the distant world Dorin may bring his quest–and life as he knows it–to a sudden end. And all the while, another Jedi Knight, consumed by the same madness as Valin Horn, is headed for Coruscant on a fearsome mission that could doom the Jedi Order . . . and devastate the entire galaxy.©2009 Aaron Allston; (P)2009 Random House

Great start

a great start to this series. take time to build but very entertaining throughout and the performance is among the best.

So much better than the new canon stuff.

Deep storyline, a shame they abandoned this timeline for the new canon. This series is my favorite Star Wars series ever.

Good not great.

There are a few story lines going on in this book. I found 1 of them to be really interesting and the rest were...meh. I don’t regret buying this book but definitely not one of my favorites. Teachers grade: B-

Excellent story excellent performance

A nice addition to the Star Wars universe of stories and the performance by the narrator was outstanding and very enjoyable

great story

Another great performance by Mark Thompson another great book by Aaron Allston once again the Star Wars universe has captivated me