A New Dawn: Star Wars

John Jackson Miller

Sep 2014 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Marc Thompson

About this audiobook

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . .
 
“The war is over. The Separatists have been defeated, and the Jedi rebellion has been foiled. We stand on the threshold of a new beginning.”—Emperor Palpatine
 
For a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights brought peace and order to the Galactic Republic, aided by their connection to the mystical energy field known as the Force. But they were betrayed—and the entire galaxy has paid the price. It is the Age of the Empire.
 
Now Emperor Palpatine, once Chancellor of the Republic and secretly a Sith follower of the dark side of the Force, has brought his own peace and order to the galaxy. Peace through brutal repression, and order through increasing control of his subjects’ lives.
 
But even as the Emperor tightens his iron grip, others have begun to question his means and motives. And still others, whose lives were destroyed by Palpatine’s machinations, lay scattered about the galaxy like unexploded bombs, waiting to go off. . . .
 
The first Star Wars novel created in collaboration with the Lucasfilm Story Group, Star Wars: A New Dawn is set during the legendary “Dark Times” between Episodes III and IV and tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series Star Wars Rebels first came to cross paths. Featuring a foreword by Dave Filoni.

Ratings and reviews

Fine story, AWFUL character interactions. Reads like bad fanfiction where Kanan is an ex-Jedi constantly thirsting for the “barely 18” Hera—yes, he literally describes her as such. Does not do Hera justice as a character at all. Kanan seems like an entirely different person than in Rebels, too. Great performance and production, though.

This was a super great listen! I've listened to quite a few Star Wars Audio Books and this is up with the best of them! Love the characters and the show they're from, and this is a perfect addition to their story! As expected, Marc Thompson delivers a stellar performance not just as the narrator, but also as each individual character as he brings them all to life in unique ways! If you liked "Rebels" and want more, this is what you should listen to next!

Excellent book! It starts slow, but the pace pick up quickly! I love the interactions between Hera and Kanan! With help, from their friends, they go on a true Rebels style adventure. Marc Thompson does an amazing job with the narration, as always, and John Jackson Miller never disappoint!

About the author

Writer and game designer John Jackson Miller is the author of Star Wars: Kenobi, Star Wars: Knight Errant, and Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith: The Collected Stories, as well as nine Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic graphic novels. His comics work includes writing for Iron Man, Mass Effect, Bart Simpson, and Indiana Jones. He lives in Wisconsin with his wife, two children, and far too many comic books.