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Saboteur: Star Wars Legends (Darth Maul) (Short Story) (Star Wars: Darth Maul Book 1) Kindle Edition

by James Luceno (Author), Ron Marz (Author), Jan Duursema (Author), Format: Kindle Edition
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A dazzling new short story featuring Darth Maul, merciless apprentice of evil . . .

On the distant planet Dorvalla, precious ore is mined by two competing companies: InterGalactic Ore and Lommite Limited. Neither rival suspects that they are central to a sinister plot masterminded by Darth Sidious, Lord of the Sith, himself.

Dispatched by Sidious on his very first solo mission, Darth Maul infiltrates Lommite Limited. There, his unique gifts of deception and subterfuge will set off an explosive chain of events that could destroy both companies, leaving them ripe for takeover by the Trade Federation. But a vengeful Lommite Limited Manager with his own thirst for retaliation against InterGal could blow Maul's cover--and all of Sidious's fiendishly layed plans . . .

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Star Wars: Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter.
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  1. Print length
    87 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Random House Worlds
  5. Publication date
    February 15, 2001
  6. Grade level
    7 - 9
  7. File size
    1010 KB
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    Enabled
  9. Word Wise
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000FA64PA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Worlds; Gph edition (February 15, 2001)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 15, 2001
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1010 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 87 pages
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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
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Customers find the storyline fantastic, featuring Darth Maul. They also appreciate the writing style as very well written and enjoyable. Opinions are mixed on the length, with some finding it very short and quick, while others say it's too short.

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19 customers mention "Storyline"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline fantastic, featuring Darth Maul. They also appreciate the action, politics, and intrigue. Readers say the book is well constructed and moves at a good pace. They say the story is straight forward but can get a little confusing.

"This was a fantastic short story featuring Darth Maul...." Read more

"...If it was printed, it would be under 100 pages. The storyline is not overly complicated, unlike some of the others in the expanded universe...." Read more

"...you're looking for more Darth Maul action, this is a good read, and it's quick...." Read more

"...it compelling and enjoyed the characterization, action, politics, and intrigue. It was pretty cool to see the Maul character roughed out a bit more...." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing style"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style very well written, well thought out, and a quick read.

"...As with all of Luceno's books, it expertly written, grabbing your attention and holding it until the very end...." Read more

"...It's a good, quick read. I didn't think it was as focused on Darth Maul as the title led me to believe but that is really my only "complaint"...." Read more

"...by any means, but if you're looking for more Darth Maul action, this is a good read, and it's quick...." Read more

"...As others have said the story is very short, but also very well written and for the price I don't think you could do much better...." Read more

6 customers mention "Readability"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, entertaining, and exciting.

"...Such insight, when done well, is always exciting. Thanks to Mr. Luceno and all of the authors that worked on it...." Read more

"It’s Maul so I was intrigued either way but it was an enjoyable read. Gave me black ops(not the game) vibes." Read more

"Fun read but short. Well worth reading for any Darth maul fan. It goes very fast. I love the action" Read more

"This was a quick and enjoyable read. I could do with more Maul short stories like this...." Read more

3 customers mention "Introduction"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the introduction of the book great.

"Excellent prelude for Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter. A must-read if you intend on reading that novel. Short story that is worth the short money..." Read more

"Good intro for the next book" Read more

"Great introduction..." Read more

7 customers mention "Length"3 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the length of the book. Some mention it's very short, while others say it'd be too short.

"...The only complaint is that it is too short, but sets up the next book, Darth Maul Shadow Hunter." Read more

"...Keep in mind that this book is short. If it was printed, it would be under 100 pages...." Read more

"Good, but sadly too short. The price was right. I definitely need to read more of the stories about Darth Maul." Read more

"...to you after a while from reading off a computer screen, this story was short enough that I was able to read it cover to cover..." Read more

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Admiralu
5.0 out of 5 stars Sabotage to Advance the Trade Federation
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2017
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This was a fantastic short story featuring Darth Maul. Set after the events in another of James Luceno's books, Cloak of Deception, Darth Sidious continues to arrange events to bring the Trade Federation in focus before the events in the Phantom Menace. Maul creates deceptions to arrange an outcome desired by Lord Sidious. As with all of Luceno's books, it expertly written, grabbing your attention and holding it until the very end. The only complaint is that it is too short, but sets up the next book, Darth Maul Shadow Hunter.
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Some Guy
4.0 out of 5 stars Some Good Darth Maul Material
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2010
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So I have to admit, Darth Maul is one of my favorite characters in the Star Wars universe and he just did not receive nearly enough attention in the Phantom Menace. That is why I am glad that the expanded universe has included a couple of volumes specific to him. Along with Darth Maul: Saboteur, there is  Shadow Hunter (Star Wars: Darth Maul)  and  Star Wars: Darth Maul, Edition# 1  (which takes place right after this one).

In this volume, we are taken to the world of Dorvalla, that has a highly sought after mineral. There are two competing mining companies that are looking for dominance: Intergalactic Ore and Lommite Limited (abbreviated LL throughout the book). Intergalactic has been sabotaging LL's ships and the recent one (closer to the beginning of the book) caused a lot of damage and enraged the CEO of the company. They make the decision to fight fire with fire, since going to the senate would be worthless. In comes Darth Maul, who is sent to make the situation favorable. The Sith are looking to set up a relationship with the Trade Federation, and this is a great way to do it. Without spoiling too much, the book is mostly espionage, both corporate and force wielding.

Keep in mind that this book is short. If it was printed, it would be under 100 pages. The storyline is not overly complicated, unlike some of the others in the expanded universe. There is not a whole lot of action, it's more subterfuge than anything else. It's a good, quick read. I didn't think it was as focused on Darth Maul as the title led me to believe but that is really my only "complaint". Good book and definitely worth the buck and a half.
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Brian A. Keaton
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Quick Read
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2012
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This is not a jaw-dropping, revelation-filled, "I am your father" story by any means, but if you're looking for more Darth Maul action, this is a good read, and it's quick.

It was cool to see DM doing some stealth work instead of straight up slaughter. Reminded me of an 80's action flick.

This story also fills in some gaps in the EU. Not important ones, but when you read the book Darth Plagueis and you wonder what the heck Darth Sideous is referencing, well this is one of those things. Just read it already! :)
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Ruth H. Burton
5.0 out of 5 stars Most excellent short story
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2012
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I must admit that I thoroughly enjoyed this short tale. I found it compelling and enjoyed the characterization, action, politics, and intrigue. It was pretty cool to see the Maul character roughed out a bit more. Such insight, when done well, is always exciting. Thanks to Mr. Luceno and all of the authors that worked on it. I also appreciate that there was no objectionable material. Peace out.
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karen cornett
5.0 out of 5 stars darth maul saboteur
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2013
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darth maul was my favorite character from the new star war movies so i try to read everything that i can that comes out about him. i was not disappointed in this one.personally i think they could have left him in the movies at least up until the second movie. i know he comes back in the animated series the clone wars but i'm not into cartoon characters so i don't watch it. but loved the book.
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The Automaton
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Decent Short Story
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2010
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I'm editing my review because I was actually mistaken in something I said in it before. As others have said the story is very short, but also very well written and for the price I don't think you could do much better.
I actually just went out today and bought a Star Wars novel by the same author about Darth Vader and so far it's even better.
I'm not going to go over the plot or how short this tale is, as plenty of other reviews have already done that. I'm just throwing my own four star rating into the mix to help bump up his rating.
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Coy Lane White
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s Darth Maul
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
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It’s Maul so I was intrigued either way but it was an enjoyable read. Gave me black ops(not the game) vibes.
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tcummins
3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining but pointless
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020
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The story is well constructed and moves are a good pace but in the scheme of all things Star Wars it doesn't add anything new or needed
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Shanners
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2020
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Love these Star Wars novels that show how Darth Sidious was the ultimate puppet master pulling at the strings to achieve his ultimate goal, unlimited power!!
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Yzg
4.0 out of 5 stars Nette Kurzgeschichte
Reviewed in Germany on October 22, 2012
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Das Buch ist zwar nichts Besonderes aber doch eine kleine Abwechslung zwischendurch. Für den Preis ist die Länge auch in Ordnung.

Zu viel über Darth Maul sollte man nicht erwarten. Im Auftrag von Sidious führt er eine Mission durch, die ein weiterer Baustein in der Vorbereitung des Krieges ist. Der Schwerpunkt der Handlung liegt eher bei den Opfern von Sidious Plan.

Spannung wird nicht unbedingt viel im Buch aufgebaut. Dies mag auch daran liegen, dass Maul viel im Verdeckten arbeitet und man sich vieles schon erahnen kann.

Interessant ist das Buch vor allem als kleiner Überblick auf die Rolle der Handelsföderation, die mit der Unterstützung von Sidious immer mächtiger wird.
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Daniel
3.0 out of 5 stars Not essential reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2020
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Saboteur is an OK short story that doesn't really add much to Darth Maul's character or the wider Star Wars universe. Don't get me wrong, I quite enjoyed reading it, and it's well written, but after I finished it (took me just under an hour I think) I didn't feel like anything of substance really happened.

Although this short story is often attached to Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter, the two stories are not intertwined, so don't feel like you need to read Saboteur before Shadow Hunter.

If you're a big fan of Maul, then you'll probably enjoy the story, but it wasn't really of much interest to me.
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