Darth Bane: Path of Destruction is the unabridged audiobook version of the Star Wars Legends novel of the same name, by author Drew Karpyshyn. The audiobook was performed by Jonathan Davis and was released by Random House Audio on October 30, 2012.[1]
Publisher's summary
On the run from vengeful Republic forces, Dessel, a cortosis miner, vanishes into the ranks of the Sith army and ships out to join the bloody war against the Republic and its Jedi champions. There, Dessel's brutality, cunning, and exceptional command of the Force swiftly win him renown as a warrior. But in the eyes of his watchful masters, a far greater destiny awaits him.
As an acolyte in the Sith academy, studying the secrets and skills of the dark side, Dessel embraces his new identity: Bane. However the true test is yet to come. In order to gain acceptance into the Brotherhood of Darkness, he must defy the most sacred traditions and reject all he has been taught. It is a trial by fire in which he must surrender fully to the dark side — and forge from the ashes a new era of absolute power.[1]
Plot summary
Development
The audiobook was performed by Jonathan Davis and was released on October 30, 2012 by Random House Audio as a digital audiobook.[1] It was directed by Kevin Thomsen and produced by Aaron Blank.[2]
Legacy
A French language version of the audiobook narrated by Martin Spinhayer is set to be released by Lizzie Audio on September 3 2025.[8] On June 17, 2025 an Italian language version of the audiobook narrated by Mattia Bressan was released by Saga Egmont.[9]
Media
Editions
- ISBN 9780385361828; October 30, 2012; Random House Audio; Digital audiobook[1]
International
- ISBN 9791036640049; September 3 2025; Lizzie Audio; French language download (725 minutes)[8]
- June 17, 2025; Saga Egmont; Italian language download (780 minutes)[9]
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Notes and references
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09
Path of Destruction: Star Wars Legends (Darth Bane) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Darth Bane: Path of Destruction audiobook
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Darth Bane: Path of Destruction
- ↑ Del Rey (@DelReyStarWars) on Twitter (post): "Here's a closer look at the stunning cover for Darth Bane: Path of Destruction by Drew Karpyshyn, with art by Simon Goinard." (backup link)
- ↑ The text of the book states that the prologue takes place 3 years before chapter one, which The Essential Reader's Companion dates to 1003 BBY. So the prologue must occur in 1006 BBY
- ↑ The Essential Reader's Companion dates the start of the Darth Bane Trilogy to 1003 BBY.
- ↑ The book ends with the Seventh Battle of Ruusan with the The Essential Atlas dates to 1000 BBY.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Star Wars - Dark Bane : La voie de la destruction - Tome 1 on Lizzie Audio official website (backup link)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 [https://www.audible.com/pd/Il-sentiero-della-distruzione-Audiobook/B0FDGK6G2M Il sentiero della distruzione
Star Wars - Trilogia di Darth Bane] on Audible.com (June 17, 2025) (backup link)
External links
- Path of Destruction: Star Wars Legends (Darth Bane) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
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