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Star Wars: Clone Wars Gambit: Stealth Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Karen Miller (Author), Jeff Gurner (Narrator), Random House Audio (Publisher)
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Planet by planet, darkness creeps across the galaxy. Among warriors and generals, among ordinary beings living in far-flung worlds, the fear will not go away: We are losing this war. . . .

Anakin Skywalker feels it, too. The Separatist Alliance, with ruthlessness and treachery, is beating the Republic to every strategic target. But after a costly clash with General Grievous for the planet Kothlis, Anakin has a mission that will focus his anxious mind. Alongside Obi-Wan Kenobi, he is posing as a long-lost native of Lanteeb, an impoverished world on the Outer Rim. This seemingly unimportant planet has drawn the interest of the Sepsand Anakin and Obi-Wan soon discover the disturbing reason: A scientist enslaved by General Lok Durd is drawing on Lanteebs one natural resource for a devastating bioweapon. Now Anakin and Obi-Wan have entered the eye of a storm. Their presence has been exposed, Lok Durds plans unveiled, and a fight has begun for survival behind enemy linesand a chance of winning a war that must be fought at any cost.

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  1. Book 4 of 5
    Star Wars: Legends: Clone Wars
  2. Listening Length
    12 hours and 8 minutes
  3. Author
    Karen Miller
  4. Narrator
    Jeff Gurner
  5. Audible release date
    February 23, 2010
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Random House Audio
  8. ASIN
    B0039OZFFE
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 12 hours and 8 minutes
Author Karen Miller
Narrator Jeff Gurner
Audible.com Release Date February 23, 2010
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0039OZFFE
Best Sellers Rank #56,634 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1,170 in Space Opera Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#1,243 in TV, Movie & Game Tie-In Fiction
#1,644 in Adventure Science Fiction

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Customers find the book a good read with a vivid storyline. They also appreciate the writing style and narrative, describing it as well-written and character-driven.

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Customers find the storyline vivid, decent, and full of adventure in the Clone Wars. They also say the ending is shocking.

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"Best one in the series so far. The ending was....shocking to say the least. Only one part of the book I don't agree with, which is rare." Read more

"...but you have to understand that it's character driven and has a wonderful plot that doesn't have a lot of action. It's fantastic though...." Read more

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"...- A scientist who feels guilt over what she's doing. - Some great writing in the preparation of the trip (to planet boring). - Some..." Read more

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Customers find the narrative of the book character-driven and well-written.

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Nick Imber
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for any Clone Wars fan
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023
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Karen Miller absolutely blew it away with this book. I love how it actually covers some of the darker themes of war that the Clone Wars doesn't (at least in the first couple seasons).
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erose
5.0 out of 5 stars read this before siege!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021
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this book was so addicting! a little slow at first but once it hits the main plot you can’t even put it down. i love the way the author highlights the thoughts of different characters and takes an analytical approach in creating all of the events in the storyline. so interesting to see how the pasts of each character, especially anakin, play into how they respond to their current situations. ending is sorta a cliffhanger but is continued in cw gambit:siege
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Andrew P.
4.0 out of 5 stars At-times slow story with excellent character portrayal
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2010
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I was thoroughly impressed with Karen Miller's depth of characterization in her debut Star Wars novel Wild Space. However, I found the portion of the story featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi and Bail Organa endlessly slogging through space and then across the surface of Zigoola drawn-out and rather tedious. So I was curious to see if Ms. Miller would be able to build upon her strong portrayal of the film characters while reducing the repetitiveness in her follow-up novels, the Clone Wars Gambit duology.

For my taste, she succeeded. Although making this story a two-parter does cause things to drag out too long, the pace is brisker and she shines in the multitude of scenes highlighting Obi-Wan and Anakin Skywalker's relationship and viewpoints. Rarely has the Expanded Universe (or arguably the films themselves) made these two seem like close friends, the "brothers" that Obi-Wan speaks of on the Mustafar lava ridge. Ms. Miller devotes a great deal of space to the emotions, beliefs, insights, and personalities these two developed over the years together, and since they are so central to the entire saga, the focus on the duo is worthwhile.

Lok Durd returns from his Clone Wars first season two-parter as the primary adversary. This Durd is considerably more diabolical than what we saw on the cartoon: sure, he PLANNED to wipe out entire species with his doomsday weapon, but we didn't actually see that happen. The Durd of Clone Wars Gambit is a loathsome, malevolent, vile creature, delighting in pain and suffering. He makes a good villain but I did get weary of his scenes about halfway through the story.

Clone Wars Gambit: Stealth is a very solid if somewhat overblown set-up for the conclusion in book two. If you are more interested in the action-packed galactic space opera side of Star Wars, these books probably won't be a great pick, but if you're intrigued by a more emotions-centered exploration of two primary Star Wars characters along with some nice sequences from the supporting cast, give this one a try.
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pamark1
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Story in the Star Wars Universe.
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2021
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Good story in the Clone Wars era of the Star Wars universe. Love most of the Star Wars novels as they tend to offer a little more insight into the Jedi and Sith ideologies.
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy!
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
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A great read!
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Andrea Estefanía Herrera
5.0 out of 5 stars Buenísimo
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2021
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Llegó en súper buenas condiciones
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TheGeeksAttic
3.0 out of 5 stars Kenobi wants to murder someone.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023
One reason you must always take reviews lightly, is because we all have our own opinions, our own likes and dislikes. I heard that this book was one of the worst. So I went in cautiously, expecting disappointment. Yet, I actually enjoyed this story.

Karen Miller does a really good job expressing the inner emotions of our characters. These Clone Wars books really show us the mental/emotional decline of Anakin Skywalker. We see Anakin act reckless and defiant. He truly is controlled by his emotions and has a hard time with self control. Kenobi is frustrated with his old Padawan, but he knows there isn't much he can really do, Anakin is a Jedi Knight now, and is trekking his own path.

The relationship between Palpatine and Anakin is strong, Palpatine continues to lure the boy in, acting as a father figure. Palpatine reveals that he knows of Anakin & Padme's relationship, ensuring that he will keep it a secret. One really good thing that these Clone Wars books reveal, is the building relationship between Palpatine and Anakin.

Kenobi contemplates killing someone, which is very out of character! We run through a list of ways that he thinks of killing her, including bursting her heart... in her chest! Karen Miller takes liberty with changing character traits. This is aggravating and obnoxious.

I really feel then Anakin has a hatred for Kenobi, the relationship between them really isn’t a brotherhood, but of tolerance. Kenobi is disappointed in his old Padawan, and Anakin is constantly frustrated with his old master.

Do I recommend this book? If you're a fan of the Clone Wars, I'd have to say yes!

RATING: This book receives a 3/5 stars, or a C+
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015
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Best one in the series so far. The ending was....shocking to say the least. Only one part of the book I don't agree with, which is rare.
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Lia
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Brazil on September 4, 2022
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The book arrived before the estimated date. Bought from TheProductsHub. It arrived in RS, Brazil, and I didn't have to pay any import fees. It just could have been a little better packed as the spine of the book had some small dents.
It has a simple cover so it takes some care to maintain it, like all the Del Rey books I have. The pages are a little transparent as you can see in the photo, which doesn't bother me, but I know it bothers some people.
I'm satisfied overall.
I haven't read it yet, but from the excerpts I've seen, I'm looking forward to the story and how the relationship between Obi-Wan, Anakin and Padmé is portrayed.
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Lia
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Brazil on September 4, 2022
The book arrived before the estimated date. Bought from TheProductsHub. It arrived in RS, Brazil, and I didn't have to pay any import fees. It just could have been a little better packed as the spine of the book had some small dents.
It has a simple cover so it takes some care to maintain it, like all the Del Rey books I have. The pages are a little transparent as you can see in the photo, which doesn't bother me, but I know it bothers some people.
I'm satisfied overall.
I haven't read it yet, but from the excerpts I've seen, I'm looking forward to the story and how the relationship between Obi-Wan, Anakin and Padmé is portrayed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous and Fantastic Star Wars Caper!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2024
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This book is well composed and excellently written. Karen Miller writes with consumate ease and pens a wonderful story. Obi Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are up to their usual exploits as the dedicated Jedi on a daring mission. A brilliant story and I look forward to reading the 2nd and final book of this 2 book series!
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Ina Stadelmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Book about the clone wars
Reviewed in Germany on April 1, 2014
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The Book shows a nice inside in the releationships of every main Person involved in the clone wars. The Story for Book 1 is telling us what the Single persons are thinking of others and themself what there are dealing with in the clone wars and what there privat concerns are.

A needed Book for every Star Wars Fan WHO Wanst to find out mor about the clone wars.
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Helmut Lichtenegger
5.0 out of 5 stars Spannende Geschichte
Reviewed in Germany on September 22, 2017
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Ich mag die Geschichten von Obi-Wan Kenobi, die er mit seinem ehemaligen Padawan Anakin Skywalker erlebt, bevor dieser der böse Darth Vader wird. Da sieht noch einmal das Gute über die bösen Seperatisten
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Tiffany Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars Star Wars Fan
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2013
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The books just get better this book is set in the clone wars and is about how the republic is struggling to fight the sepretist
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