Labyrinth of Evil: Star Wars

James Luceno

Feb 2007 · Star Wars - Legends Book 8 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Jonathan Davis

About this audiobook

The war that erupted in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones is nearing its boiling point, as the dauntless Separatist forces continue their assault on the teetering Republic–and the diabolical triumvirate of Count Dooku, General Grievous, and their Master, Darth Sidious, fine-tune their strategy for conquest. In Episode III Revenge of the Sith the fates of key players on both sides of the conflict will be sealed. But first, crucial events that pave the way to that time of reckoning unfold in a labyrinth of evil. . . .

Capturing Trade Federation Viceroy–and Separatist Councilmember–Nute Gunray is the mission that brings Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, with a squad of clones in tow, to Neimoidia. But the treacherous ally of the Sith proves as slippery as ever, evading his Jedi pursuers even as they narrowly avoid deadly disaster. Still, their daring efforts yield an unexpected prize: a unique holotransceiver that bears intelligence capable of leading the Republic forces to their ultimate quarry, the ever-elusive Darth Sidious.

Swiftly taking up the chase, Anakin and Obi-Wan follow clues from the droid factories of Charros IV to the far-flung worlds of the Outer Rim . . . every step bringing them closer to pinpointing the location of the Sith Lord–whom they suspect has been manipulating every aspect of the Separatist rebellion. Yet somehow, in the escalating galaxy-wide chess game of strikes, counterstrikes, ambushes, sabotage, and retaliations, Sidious stays constantly one move ahead.

Then the trail takes a shocking turn. For Sidious and his minions have set in motion a ruthlessly orchestrated campaign to divide and overwhelm the Jedi forces–and bring the Republic to its knees.

Ratings and reviews

I’d recommend skipping this. It’s mostly action sequences which may have looked cool on screen, but it’s a book and hearing about every minute detail of every single battle is a drag. And in between these action sequences, which is most of the book, there is SOME interesting story-line, but honestly not really and totally not worth reading just to get, I would guess, about 3 pages of actual interesting material. I guess if you really love clone wars era and you like reading/hearing all these very detailed action sequences then you could like this book. The characters are written….fine. Palpatine was the best, Anakin and Obi not so much. I’m not exaggerating because I took note of when the first interesting thing (in my opinion) is ever told - 20 chapters in! I’m not kidding - it took 20 chapters for me to think “okay, maybe this book could go somewhere.” But no, then it’s another 20 chapters of battle droids and close calls. And then maybe the last 2-3 chapters are interesting as it gets more into Palpatine’s plan that is enacted in Episode III. But it’s not worth it

Need to read this! It helps explain a lot in the Star Wars series, keeps you entertained and great action moments

Man, the good days when Star Wars was alive and had great, exciting stories that was well loved. Disney Star Wars sucks, Legends was the heart of Star Wars

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.