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Star Wars: Darth Plagueis
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The best Star Wars publication to date . . . James Luceno takes Darth Plagueis down the dark path and never looks back. - Newsday
Darth Plagueis - one of the most brilliant Sith Lords who ever lived. Possessing power is all he desires; losing it is the only thing he fears. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the Sith. When the time is right, he destroys his Master—and vows never to suffer the same fate. For like no other disciple of the dark side, Darth Plagueis learns to command the ultimate power . . . over life and death.
Darth Sidious - Plagueis's chosen apprentice. Under the guidance of his Master, he secretly studies the ways of the Sith while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as Senator, then as Chancellor, and eventually as Emperor.
Darth Plagueis and Darth Sidious, Master and acolyte, target the galaxy for domination—and the Jedi Order for annihilation. But can they defy the merciless Sith tradition? Or will the desire of one to rule supreme, and the dream of the other to live forever, sow the seeds of their destruction?
Luceno draws on his storytelling skill and prodigious knowledge of the Star Wars world . . . to craft a complex tale of ambition and desire. - Library Journal
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Star Wars: Darth Plagueis by James Luceno is highly praised for its exploration of the dark side in the Star Wars universe. Critics commend Luceno for his storytelling prowess and his deep understanding of the Star Wars lore, crafting a complex narrative filled with ambition and desire.
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ISBN: 9781804943601
Publisher: Cornerstone
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 31.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 321g
Pages: 464
About the Author
James Luceno is the New York Times bestselling author of the Star Wars novels Darth Plagueis, Millennium Falcon, Dark Lord- The Rise of Darth Vader, Cloak of Deception, and Labyrinth of Evil, as well as the New Jedi Order novels Agents of Chaos I- Hero's Trial and Agents of Chaos II- Jedi Eclipse, The Unifying Force, and the eBook Darth Maul- Saboteur. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland, with his wife and youngest child.
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