The Perfect Weapon (Star Wars) (Short Story)

Delilah S. Dawson

Nov 2015 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by January LaVoy

About this audiobook

Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens with this exclusive ebook short story set shortly before the events of the film, featuring a quick-witted mercenary who takes big risks for bigger rewards—and now faces the challenge that will take her to the edge.
 
There are plenty of mercenaries, spies, and guns for hire in the galaxy. But probably none as dangerous and determined as Bazine Netal. A master of disguise—and lethal with a blade, a blaster, or bare handed—she learned from the best. Now it’s her turn to be the teacher—even if schooling an eager but inexperienced recruit in the tricks of her trade is the last thing she wants to do. But it’s the only way to score the ship she needs to pull off her latest job.
 
An anonymous client has hired Bazine to track down an ex-stormtrooper and recover the mysterious package he’s safeguarding. Payment for the mission promises to be astronomical, but the obstacles facing Bazine will prove to be formidable. And though her eager new sidekick has cyber skills crucial to the mission, only Bazine’s razor-sharp talents will mean the difference between success or failure—and life or death.

Ratings and reviews

This is the first Star Wars audiobook I've ever listened to. I enjoyed it. It wasn't that long.(👍) Fun. The story is about a background character in episode 7. The ending has you asking more questions. Some of the dialogue took my out of the story. Thay could of used more star wars words. Most of the music made me picture a scene in the films or games that used the same music. No you don't need to know it. It doesn't really add anything to episode 7. It is open ended leaves you asking questions. Overall i liked it.

Interesting story that fits well as a companion tale for the new trilogy. the narrator, added music and sound effects really bring this story to life. Try to guess what the secret package might be, hint - think about where the storm troopers have come from and what happened there.

Very interesting short story. January Lavoy shines again as she brings the main character to life. Just close your eyes and lose yourself in the story.

About the author

Delilah S. Dawson is the author of the New York Times bestseller Star Wars: Phasma, the Blud series, the Hit series, Servants of the Storm, and the Shadow series, written as Lila Bowen and beginning with Wake of Vultures. Her comics include the creator-owned Ladycastle as well as Star Wars Adventures, Star Wars Forces of Destiny, The X-Files Case Files: Florida Man, Adventure Time, and Labyrinth. Delilah likes fancy cocktails, gluten-free cupcakes, and helping turtles cross the road.