Star Wars The New Jedi Order Destin..., Walter Jon Williams
Star Wars The New Jedi Order Destin..., Walter Jon Williams
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Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Destiny's Way

Author: Walter Jon Williams

Narrator: Jonathan Davis

Abridged: 6 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 02/20/2007


Synopsis

The time of reckoning is close at hand. Events in the New York Times bestselling Star Wars The New Jedi Order series take a decisive turn, as the heroes of the New Republic prepare for their most volatile clash yet with the enemy—from without and within.

In the war against the ruthless Yuuzhan Vong, the fall of Coruscant leaves the New Republic divided by internal strife, and on the verge of bowing to conquest. But those who steadfastly refuse to consider surrender—Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa Solo, and their children and comrades-in-arms—are determined to seize victory against overwhelming odds. And now, finally, there are signs that the tide may be turning in the New Republic’s favor.

After capturing crucial Yuuzhan Vong intelligence, Jedi fighter-pilot Jaina Solo prepares to lead a daring surprise strike against an enemy flagship. Meanwhile, Jaina’s brother Jacen—liberated from the hands of the enemy and newly schooled in an even greater mastery of the Force by the Jedi Knight Vergere—is eagerly poised to bring his unique skills to bear against the invaders. And on Mon Calamari, the New Republic’s provisional capital, the retired, ailing hero Admiral Ackbar has conceived a major tactical plan that could spell the beginning of a swift end for the Yuuzhan Vong.

Yet even as opposing squadrons face off in the depths of space, intrigue runs rampant: in the heated political race for Chief of State . . . in the shadows where Yuuzhan Vong spies plot assassinations . . . and in the inscrutable creature Vergere, a Jedi Knight whose allegiance is impossible to predict. And as Luke Skywalker sets about reestablishing the Jedi Council, the growing faction opposed to the ways of the Force unveil a terrifying weapon designed to annihilate the Yuuzhan Vong species. But in doing so, they may be dooming the New Republic to becoming the very thing it has sworn to fight against—and unleashing the power of the dark side.

About The Author

Walter Jon Williams is the Nebula Award–winning author of thirty volumes of fiction, as well as screenplays for film and television. A fourth degree black belt from the American Kenpo Academy, he lives in rural New Mexico with his wife, Kathy. His novels include Impersonations: A Story of the Praxis, Dread Empire's Fall: The Praxis, and Destiny's Way: Star Wars Legends.Jonathan Davis is a critically acclaimed narrator and voice-over actor. He is a three‐time winner and ten‐time nominee of the coveted Audie Award. Davis’s documentary narration credits include films and programming for National Geographic Television, National Geographic Channel, VH1, and PBS. His voice can also be heard in commercials, video games, and animation.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jerry on September 22, 2024

Another great installment in the New Jedi Order series.......more

Goodreads review by Scott on February 03, 2016

“War does not determine who is right---only who is left.” ---Bertrand Russell “Politics is the art of controlling your environment.” ---Hunter S. Thompson “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” ---William Shakespeare The fourteenth installment of the New Jedi Order series, “Dest......more

Goodreads review by Jim on April 14, 2018

This is another entry that pits the heroes we love against the Vong in a war that spans galaxies. This is not considered canon anymore as it is now part of the Legends timeline. In this one, we get three different plot stories. Jacen is returning home, the New Republic needs to establish some form o......more

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on November 03, 2021

3.5 Stars This was a solid entry in the series that advanced the story through political discussions and character development rather than action. I quite enjoyed the discussion surrounding the rebuilding of the Jedi Council.......more

Goodreads review by Steve on August 23, 2024

Another good entry in the NJO series. This feels a bit different than the few last ones, with heavier focus on politics, planning and so on. Characters get some room to breathe in a book that feels like the calm before the storm that is the final arc of the series. Excited to see how the story unfold......more