Master of Evil is the unabridged audiobook version of the novel of the same name written by Adam Christopher. It was narrated by Marc Thompson and released alongside the novel on November 11, 2025.
Publisher's summary
After Revenge of the Sith, a newly forged Darth Vader hunts for the secrets of life and death under the watchful eye of Emperor Palpatine.
In the wake of Emperor Palpatine's rise to power, the true nature of his most sinister enforcer remains a mystery. Darth Vader is a dominant yet illusive figure: the shadow cast by a malignant Imperial regime, unknowable to even its top officials. But even as his humanity gives way to myth, Vader remains haunted by the promises of the dark side, seeking the ultimate power that his master has hinted at but withheld—the power to conquer death itself.
On the volcanic world of Mustafar, Vader undertakes a dark ritual, bleeding a kyber crystal to forge his lightsaber. This act unleashes a power far greater than he anticipated, giving him a glimpse into the limitless potential of the Force.
Vader is determined to follow this vision, even if it means defying his master's orders. Yet he finds the Emperor suspiciously supportive of his mission, even sending Vader to the Diso system to investigate rumors of a Force-wielding shaman able to raise the dead. At his side are a cadre of the Emperor's scarlet-robed Royal Guard, led by Colonel Halland Goth—a decorated soldier with a very personal interest in Vader’s mission.
Even as the Emperor's true motivations reveal themselves, Vader falls deeper into obsession. His journey takes him far across the galaxy, chasing rumors and phantoms. But no matter how far he travels, he cannot escape the shadows within his own soul. Haunted by the echoes of his past, Vader circles the true resolution to his quest: only once all weakness is purged can he become a master of evil.
Plot summary
Development
The audiobook was narrated by Marc Thompson and was released by Random House Audio on November 11, 2025.[2] It featured audio clips for Padmé Amidala provided by Catherine Taber, who was given a special thanks in the audiobook's credits. The audiobook was recorded by Corey Roberts at Pony Sound and edited by Justin Kilpatrick with post-production and sound mixing by Paul Goodrich. It was produced and directed by Kevin Thomsen with Nick Martorelli serving as executive producer and Mike Murry as the post production manager. The audiobook included music composed by John Williams.[3]
Media
Editions
- ISBN 9798217083138; November 11, 2025; Random House Audio; Digital audiobook[2]
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Notes and references
- ↑
Star Wars: Master of Evil, a New Darth Vader Novel, Turns the Page on the Sith Lord on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6
Star Wars: Master of Evil on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Master of Evil audiobook
- ↑ The events of Master of Evil begin during the events of Darth Vader (2017) 5 and then spans to before the events of Darth Vader (2017) 6, which corresponds to 19 BBY per Star Wars: Timelines.
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