Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear is the audiobook for the novel of the same name, written by Alexander Freed and narrated by January LaVoy. It was released on February 25, 2025.[1]
Publisher's summary
Before the Rebellion, the Empire reigns, in book one of a trilogy told through the eyes of Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera.
"In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society!"
With one speech, and thunderous applause, Chancellor Palpatine brought the era of the Republic crashing down. In its place rose the Galactic Empire. Across the galaxy, people rejoiced and celebrated the end to war—and the promises of tomorrow. But that tomorrow was a lie. Instead the galaxy became twisted by the cruelty and fear of the Emperor's rule.
During that terrifying first year of tyranny, Mon Mothma, Saw Gerrera, and Bail Organa face the encroaching darkness. One day, they will be three architects of the Rebel Alliance. But first, each must find purpose and direction in a changing galaxy, while harboring their own secrets, fears, and hopes for a future that may never come, unless they act.[1]
Plot summary
Development
The audiobook was narrated January LaVoy and was released by Random House Audio on February 25, 2025.[1] It was produced and directed by Kevin Thomsen with Nick Martorelli serving as executive producers. Post production and sound mixing of the audiobook was performed by Paul Goodrich at Merlin studios with editing by Justin Kilpatrick. The audiobook was recorded by John St. Denis at Magick Lantern.[2]
Media
Editions
- ISBN 9780593912812; February 25, 2025; Random House Audio; Digital audiobook[1]
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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 1.10
Star Wars: The Mask of Fear (Reign of the Empire) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear audiobook
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Star Wars New Book Trilogy Explores the Politics Behind the Rise of the Rebellion by James Whitbrook on Gizmodo (July 29, 2024) (backup link archived on July 29, 2024)
- ↑ Star Wars: Edge of the Abyss on Penguin Books' official United Kingdom website (backup link) establishes the events of Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear take place thirteen years before the events of Reign of the Empire: Edge of the Abyss.
Rebecca Roanhorse (@rebeccaroanhorse) on Instagram (post): "Title and updated release date of my upcoming STAR WARS novel announced at SDCC. THE EDGE OF THE ABYSS takes place a year before Andor S1." (backup link) states that Edge of the Abyss takes place a year before the events of Andor Season 1, which are set in 5 BBY per the reasoning here. Therefore, the events of Edge of the Abyss must be set in 6 BBY, and the events of The Mask of Fear in 19 BBY.
External links
- Star Wars: The Mask of Fear (Reign of the Empire) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
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