Star Wars Cloak of Deception, James Luceno
Star Wars Cloak of Deception, James Luceno
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Star Wars: Cloak of Deception

Author: James Luceno

Narrator: Alexander Adams

Abridged: 6 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 02/20/2007


Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling author James Luceno comes an all-new Star Wars adventure that reveals the action and intrigue unfolding directly before Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

Mired in greed and corruption, tangled in bureaucracy, the Galactic Republic is crumbling. In the outlying systems, where the Trade Federation maintains a stranglehold on shipping routes, tensions are boiling over—while back in the comfort of Coruscant, the hub of civilized space and seat of the Republic government, few senators seem inclined to investigate the problem. And those who suspect Supreme Chancellor Valorum of having a hand in the machinations are baffled—especially when Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi foil an assassination attempt on the Chancellor.

With the crisis escalating, Valorum calls for an emergency trade summit. As humans and aliens gather, conspiracies sealed with large sums of money run rampant, and no one is entirely above suspicion. But the greatest threat of all remains unknown to everyone except three members of the Trade Federation who have entered into a shadowy alliance with a dark overlord. While the trio will be content with more money and fewer problems, Darth Sidious has grander, far more terrifying plans.

It is a time that tests the mettle of all those who strive to hold the Republic together—none more so than the Jedi Knights, who have long been the galaxy's best hope for preserving peace and justice. Yet despite their most valiant efforts, the meeting will explode into fiery chaos beyond everyone's worst fears . . .

About The Author

A former carpenter, travel scout, and scriptwriter, James Luceno is perhaps best known for co-authoring the ROBOTECH series with his close friend, the late Brian Daley, and for his adaptations of the films The Shadow and The Mask of Zorro. He resides in Annapolis, Maryland, but can frequently be found in hot, humid places south of the border.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bookwraiths on April 20, 2020

Originally published at Bookwraiths. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . . . Cloak of Deception is a prequel story to Episode I: The Phantom Menace, and it is a political thriller. Yes, you read that right. This Star Wars novel breaks from the familiar action adventure formula of most Ex......more

Goodreads review by Scott on June 16, 2023

I just re-watched “Episode I: The Phantom Menace” for the god-knows-how-many-th time. The only difference this time is that my 9-year-old daughter watched it with me. (Her first time.) Despite a few eye-rolls, I’m pretty sure she liked it. Jar Jar made her giggle a few times, the pod race scene had......more

Goodreads review by Alberto on April 30, 2021

Una novela en el mundo de Star Wars solo debe ser leída si eres un gran fan de la saga o al menos uno con mucha curiosidad sobre el complejo mundo galáctico. Esta novela al igual que todas las de esta franquicia solo las recomiendo para esos fans, quien espere leer una novela que le sorprenda o una......more

Goodreads review by DiscoSpacePanther on July 31, 2018

This novel is a political action thriller set in the Star Wars universe, in the period during the run-up to the events of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. It is no secret that I love the movie, and in particular I love the political machinations that form such an important part of the plot (I......more