Star Wars: The Battle of Jedha (The High Republic)

George Mann

Jan 2023 · Star Wars: The High Republic: Prequel Era Book 3 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Raphael Corkhill, Kristen Sieh, Jonathan Davis, Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes, Philip Hernandez, Catherine Ho, Sullivan Jones, January LaVoy, Saskia Maarleveld, Brandon McInnis, Salli Saffioti, Marc Thompson, Shannon Tyo, and Full Cast

About this audiobook

After the events of The High Republic: Convergence, the Jedi travel to Jedha in this all-new Star Wars audiobook original.
 
Jedha. The worn streets of this ancient world serve as a confluence for the galaxy. Visited by all, yet owned by none. Here, the Jedi are but one creed among many worshipping and studying the Force. From the Guardians of the Whills to the Path of the Open Hand, countless beings come to learn, and to share, in peace.
 
As all of Jedha prepares for its Festival of Balance, the galaxy still reels from the violence on Eiram and E’ronoh. But after foiling a plot to escalate the war between the two planets, the Jedi believe that a lasting peace may be within reach. Master Creighton Sun and Jedi Knight Aida Forte arrive on Jedha with delegations from both planets to formally end the “Forever War.” The Jedi hope that the harmony of Jedha’s many factions, along with the signing of a peace treaty, will create a symbol to the rest of the galaxy of what can be accomplished through unity.
 
But not all are happy with the Jedi’s involvement or ready to concern themselves with peace. Rumors begin to swirl that the Jedi bring war in their wake. The distrust and anger that for so long fueled the Forever War now threaten to corrupt the communities of Jedha. When violence breaks out on the sacred moon, the war that was meant to end on Jedha may soon engulf the entire world.

Ratings and reviews

HEADS UP: THIS IS AN AUDIO DRAMA, NOT AN AUDIO BOOK. ALL OF THE STORY IS TOLD THROUGH DIALOGUE AND SOUND EFFECTS. This was my first story for Phase 2 and I cannot really describe how exciting listening to this very climatic event to unfold was. Like "Tempest Runner" before it, the script and performance are amazingly well done. Absolute joy to listen to, and the usage of music and sound makes the experience an edge of your seat thrill ride. Also, P3A-7 may just be my favorite droid introduced in the High Republic. Can't wait to dive into the next book, which is actually the previous book in the phase. For Light and Life! After a second listen, after reading both "Path of Deceit" and "Convergence" which take place ahead of it, I am in tears with this ending!

not a fan of the audio drama format. not a bad story though

Great story. Fantastic audiobook. The High Republic show us some espectacular aspects of the life in Jedha.

About the author

George Mann is a Sunday Times bestselling novelist, comics writer, and screenwriter. He’s the creator of the Wychwood supernatural mystery series as well as the popular Newbury & Hobbes and Tales of The Ghost series. He’s written comics, novels and audio dramas for properties such as Star Wars, Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, Judge Dredd, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Dark Souls, and was recently part of the writer’s room on several adult animated television shows. George lives near Grantham, England, with his wife, children, and two noisy dogs. He loves mythology and folklore, Kate Bush, and chocolate. He is constantly surrounded by tottering piles of comics and books.