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Shadow Hunter: Star Wars Legends (Darth Maul)
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER For the infamous, power-hungry Sith, beholden to the dark side, the time has come to rise again.
“Full of lightsaber battles, the Jedi philosophy, and lots of new life-forms.”—Chicago Sun-Times
After years of waiting in the shadows, Darth Sidious is taking the first step in his master plan to bring the Republic to its knees. Key to his scheme are the Neimoidians of the Trade Federation. Then one of his Neimoidian contacts disappears, and Sidious does not need his Force-honed instincts to suspect betrayal. He orders his apprentice, Darth Maul, to hunt the traitor down.
But he is too late. The secret has already passed into the hands of information broker Lorn Pavan, which places him right at the top of Darth Maul’s hit list. Then, in the labyrinthine alleyways and sewers of Coruscant, capital city of the Republic, Lorn crosses paths with Darsha Assant, a Jedi Padawan on a mission to earn her Knighthood.
Now the future of the Republic depends on Darsha and Lorn. But how can an untried Jedi and an ordinary man, stranger to the powerful ways of the Force, hope to triumph over one of the deadliest killers in the galaxy?
- Listening Length10 hours
- Audible release dateAugust 2, 2022
- LanguageEnglish
- ASINB09Y6WFXY8
- VersionUnabridged
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Listening Length | 10 hours |
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Author | Michael Reaves |
Narrator | Sam Witwer |
Whispersync for Voice | Ready |
Audible.com Release Date | August 02, 2022 |
Publisher | Random House Audio |
Program Type | Audiobook |
Version | Unabridged |
Language | English |
ASIN | B09Y6WFXY8 |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,016 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #107 in Space Opera Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals) #151 in Adventure Science Fiction #242 in Space Operas |
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Customers find the writing style very well written with lots of action. They also appreciate the depth and development of well-known characters. Readers describe the storyline as great, with one of the best endings. Opinions are mixed on the plot, with some finding it well-written and exciting, while others find it shallow, inconsistent, and lacking Maul.
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Customers find the storyline engaging and entertaining. They also describe the book as a fast-paced and intriguing Star Wars novel.
"...It's a plotline that's fairly straightforward, which works for Maul's character in my opinion...." Read more
"Very cool book!!! Come in great condition and thank you note was also cool!!!..." Read more
"...the "Restraint" Darth Maul short story, which I thought was excellent, well written and much to my relief, focused on Darth Maul as a person..." Read more
"...Great story- Maul is my favorite character and the author did a great job writing for him. Sam Witwer reads the audiobook, which was a definite plus...." Read more
Customers find the writing style very well written, with lots of action.
"...Maul's chapters in the book are well-written, his singular motives are executing his orders, completing his mission & pleasing Sidious...." Read more
"...; Darth Maul short story, which I thought was excellent, well written and much to my relief, focused on Darth Maul as a person and his growth as a..." Read more
"...Great story- Maul is my favorite character and the author did a great job writing for him. Sam Witwer reads the audiobook, which was a definite plus...." Read more
"...the entire book is really well written...." Read more
Customers find the characters in the book well known and well developed.
"...This isn't exactly the case here. The characters are well drawn. They have motivations and past that help inform what they do, and how they act...." Read more
"...This book has made it easier for me to get into character when it comes to cosplaying as Darth Maul...." Read more
"...Darth maul is a fantastic character to read about. I read two other Star Wars books: Darth plageous and the dark lord trilogy...." Read more
"...Michael Reeves does an incredible job with Maul's character and story to make the book hard to put down." Read more
Customers find the pacing of the book fast and well paced.
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'Darth Maul : Shadow Hunter' by Michael Reaves is among the very few Star Wars novels to my knowledge which dedicate themselves to Maul's character, specifically. The plot occurs exclusively on the planet Coruscant with its place in the Star Wars timeline being shortly before the events of The Phantom Menace. Information concerning the impending embargo by the Galactic Trade Federation on the planet Naboo falls into the hands of an information broker & Sidious tasks Maul to eliminate the threat of it becoming common knowledge prior to the Federation's forces being deployed to make their operation successful. The events in this book coincide with those of other Star Wars novels to provide a sense of cohesion for veteran readers of Star Wars fiction. 'Cloak of Deception' & 'Darth Plagueis', both authored by James Luceno feature events that tie in to those of 'Saboteur'.
I always thought that the movies don't really spend enough time going into details regarding the nature of not only the Galactic Trade Federation but why precisely the Neimoidians play such a prominent role in the organization's leadership. Novels like Luceno's & this one serve in scratching that itch. The Federation's informal & clandestine quasi-criminal structure render their powerbase residing more in economic monopoly & strongarm tactics executed by criminal organizations under their protection as opposed to overtly brute military force. And whatever the gangs & syndicates can't handle, the Sith most assuredly can. Maul's chapters in the book are well-written, his singular motives are executing his orders, completing his mission & pleasing Sidious. In combat, Maul is an uncaged beast, gorging himself on vanquishing his enemies in the most overwhelming fashion he can possibly achieve, which he does. It's a plotline that's fairly straightforward, which works for Maul's character in my opinion. He's unique among the Sith, because for what Sidious utilizes him for, Maul lives his life in ignorance of so many truths his Master withholds from him. He has no knowledge whatsoever of Plagueis even existing, & Maul's role as a Sith enforcer & assassin makes any civilian interaction with him almost impossible due to Maul terrifying anyone he comes into contact with. But nonetheless the story is very well-composed & immensely enjoyable.
Also included are two short stories by fellow Sith-author James Luceno, 'Darth Maul : Saboteur' & 'Darth Maul : Restraint' both feature Maul at different points in his life, 'Restraint' actually occurs when Maul is but fifteen years old, 'Saboteur' takes place on Dorvalla, involving the brutal strategy masterminded by Sidious & Plagueis to further the ends of the Trade Federation, they subvert & manipulate two rival mining organizations, InterGalactic & Lomite Limited, pitting them against a criminal enterprise ran by a clan of pirates. The plotline of 'Saboteur' is SO masterfully done, it's barely fifty pages in length but the way Luceno writes it is utterly superb. For such a short novella I just can't say how impressed I was by it. It also fleshes out various portions of 'Cloak of Deception' which only adds to 'Saboteur's overall luster. There are two corporations, InterGalactic & Lomite Limited, both in heavy competition to acquire a mining contract with up-and-coming planetary neighbor Eriadu. They both utilize a third party, a syndicate operating on Dorvalla for sabotage & eliminate of the other's assets as they transport ore to their respective business partners. Maul, without giving plot details away, engages in activity that is both chilling & disturbing to say the least. In any event, it's a wonderful read.
I'd absolutely recommend 'Darth Maul : Shadow Hunter' by Michael Reaves to anyone who enjoys Star Wars, the Sith, or Darth Maul's character. With the two short stories accompanying the main narrative, the overall value of your purchase make the question of buying this book the easiest decision you will ever make.
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This book is full of the geeky "Star Wars" things that I love, and is not just another part of the expanded universe with no tie in to anything common / from the movies. There's plenty of cameo appearances, including Obi-wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, Yoda, Qui Gon Jinn and others. There are cheeky referenced to THX-1138 and an "i have a bad feeling about this" utterance, and more.
The core of the book explores a part of Coruscant that is rarely seen, at and below the surface level of the mega-city planet. In the depths are found beings and creatures of myth and legend, which prove to be an entertaining part of the story on their own.
The character development outside of Darth Maul was also well done. I enjoyed seeing the characters change over time, and the way they worked together evolving. The relationships between the individuals was about as real-world as can be imagined in the short time period in which this book takes place.
The writing style of the book was easy to read and engaging, though not outstanding or "can't put it down" quality. It was the story and the continued hope that there would be more focus on Darth Maul directly that kept me coming back.
Sadly, the book left me with a sense of loss when it came to Darth Maul... while the name of the book and the action that takes place are largely credited to Darth Maul, the story itself puts him in second place as a side story to help move the action along at key points. There are a few points in which Darth Maul's character is revealed slightly... but over-all, he is very 1 dimensional in this book.
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The Kindle edition that I purchased included the "Restraint" Darth Maul short story, which I thought was excellent, well written and much to my relief, focused on Darth Maul as a person and his growth as a warrior. This short story, which follows after the core content of the book, was highly engaging, very energetic and showed a side of Darth Maul that I had not yet seen - his teenage years spent at the end of his time on Orsis. The short story starts with a fast pace and does not stop until it's done.
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The kindle version I purchased also included The "Saboteur" short story which I had previously read and reviewed. If I had known this book included it, I would not have purchased it separately. However, you should know that you need to read Saboteur first otherwise the main story here is out of order.
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The tie in to the Darth Plageuis book is well done from both the main story and from the Restraint and Saboteur short stories, on several fronts. I am glad I read Darth Plageuis for this reason. All of the stories in this book make sense on their own, but having read Darth Plageuis (in spite of my opinion about that book) made these stories more enjoyable for me as I was able to insert various events surrounding these stories in my mind.
Great story- Maul is my favorite character and the author did a great job writing for him. Sam Witwer reads the audiobook, which was a definite plus. The author all and all could have left out the love story, which was kind of an odd juxtaposition to the plot, but the rest of the story was a good read. I wish there was more Maul content out there, especially by this author.
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