Star Wars: Shatterpoint

A Clone Wars Novel

By: Matthew Stover

Narrated by: Jonathan Davis

In this essential Star Wars Legends novel, Mace Windu must journey to his long-forgotten homeworld to confront a terrifying mystery with dire personal consequences.

The jungle planet of Haruun Kal, homeworld of the legendary Jedi Master Mace Windu, has become a battleground in the increasing hostilities between the Republic and the renegade Separatist movement. The Jedi Council has sent Depa Billaba—Mace’s former Padawan and fellow Council member—to Haruun Kal to train the local tribesmen as a guerrilla resistance force. But now the Separatists have pulled back, and Depa has not returned. The only clue to her disappearance is a cryptic recording left at the scene of a brutal massacre: a recording that hints of madness and murder, and the darkness in the jungle . . . a recording in Depa’s own voice.

Mace Windu trained Depa. Only he can find her. Only he can learn what has changed her. Only he can stop her. He will leave behind the Republic he serves, the civilization he believes in, everything but his passion for peace and his devotion to his former Padawan. And he will learn the terrible price that must be paid when keepers of the peace are forced to make war. . . .© and (P)2003 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM. Random House Audio, a division of Random House Inc.

Why only the abridged version?

I remember reading this book and really liking it. I enjoyed the audio version but I felt it was really chopped up and many details were left out for the sake of the abridged version. Not a fan of abridged but it was the only way to get this story. Jonathan Davis was top notch as always!

Disheartening

I am sorry for this review. I love all characters in Star Wars storyline including their stories. I feel this story should have been much better than this. The story did not live up to my expectations of a Powerful Force user of Master Windu stature. Unfortunately, this story lacked cohesion, harmony and greatness.

A pretty good novel that adds to the character

if say is recommend it for people who want to get a greater insight at Mace's character, because in that regard I'd say they deliver. The overall story and characters except for Mace are meh, not delivered that well and they won't have any lasting connection with you. Story can also be a tad confusing at times. No problem with performance, clear as day.

Great abridgment.

This is a great abridgment if you don't want to listen to the unabridged edition. This recording has the perfect post production that you expect when listening to a star wars novel. It has the perfect mix of sound effects, and music to go along with the narration.

Very good book

I enjoyed it. The only thing that got to me was how impotent Mace was depicted. I had higher hopes I suppose. But, Nick Rostu was excellent comedic relief.