Star Wars: Light of the Jedi (The High Republic)

Charles Soule

Jan 2021 · Star Wars: The High Republic Book 1 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Marc Thompson

About this audiobook

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menace . . . Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High Republic

It is a golden age. Intrepid hyperspace scouts expand the reach of the Republic to the furthest stars, worlds flourish under the benevolent leadership of the Senate, and peace reigns, enforced by the wisdom and strength of the renowned order of Force users known as the Jedi. With the Jedi at the height of their power, the free citizens of the galaxy are confident in their ability to weather any storm But the even brightest light can cast a shadow, and some storms defy any preparation.

When a shocking catastrophe in hyperspace tears a ship to pieces, the flurry of shrapnel emerging from the disaster threatens an entire system. No sooner does the call for help go out than the Jedi race to the scene. The scope of the emergence, however, is enough to push even Jedi to their limit. As the sky breaks open and destruction rains down upon the peaceful alliance they helped to build, the Jedi must trust in the Force to see them through a day in which a single mistake could cost billions of lives.

Even as the Jedi battle valiantly against calamity, something truly deadly grows beyond the boundary of the Republic. The hyperspace disaster is far more sinister than the Jedi could ever suspect. A threat hides in the darkness, far from the light of the age, and harbors a secret that could strike fear into even a Jedi’s heart.

Ratings and reviews

Not for Old School Star Wars Fans. Disney Star Wars, trying really hard to introduce new characters to the Star Wars universe. As an old school Star Wars fan, I'm just not feeling these new characters at all, and I'm struggling to find anything interesting about them. The audio quality of the audiobook was top-notch sound effects were perfect, and Marc Thompson continues to be amazing. My main issue is that I just couldn't connect with the characters in this series. I really want to try this series again, but I will take some time to figure out where they're going with this series.

Absolutely amazing, I love it!! I now understand the High Republic era a ton better. The whole book kept me interested and entertained and the voice over is perfect! 🤌 Highly recommend!!

This is hands down one off the greatest audiobooks I've ever listened to. If you can't follow the multiple perspectives that is there to build the story, that's your problem, cause the story is fantastic, but to me it's more of the overall experience. The narrator is a fantastic voice actor who juggles characters flawlessly. On top of that, sound effects and music is added to the experience that really immerses the listener. Worth every dollar, even if you're not a Star Wars fan.

About the author

Charles Soule is a Brooklyn, New York-based novelist, comic book writer, musician, and attorney. His novels include The Oracle Year and Anyone: A Novel. While he has worked for DC and other publishers, he is best known for writing Daredevil, She-Hulk, Death of Wolverine, and various Star Wars comics from Marvel Comics (Darth Vader, Poe Dameron, Lando and more), and his creator-owned series Curse Words (with Ryan Browne) and Letter 44 (with Alberto Jimenez Alburquerque).