The High Republic: Tempest Runner is the script book version of the canon audio drama of the same name. It was written by Cavan Scott, and published by Del Rey on March 1, 2022 in the UK and March 15, 2022 in the US.
Publisher's summary
Delve into the cutthroat world of one of the High Republic's greatest foes, the merciless Lourna Dee, in this full script for the Star Wars audio original Tempest Runner'''.
The Nihil storm has raged through the galaxy, leaving chaos and grief in its wake. Few of its raiders are as vicious as the Tempest Runner Lourna Dee. She stays one step ahead of the Jedi Order at the helm of a vessel named after one of the deadliest monsters in the galaxy: the Lourna Dee. But no one can outrun the defenders of the High Republic forever.
After the defeat of her crew, Lourna falls into the hands of the Jedi–but not before she hides her identity, becoming just another Nihil convict. Her captors fail to understand the beast they have cornered. Just like every fool she's ever buried, their first mistake was keeping her alive.
Lourna is determined to make underestimating her their last.
Locked onto a Republic correctional ship, she's dragged across the galaxy to repair the very damage she and her fellow Tempest Runners inflicted on it. But as Lourna plans her glorious escape, she makes alliances that grow dangerously close to friendships. Outside the Nihil—separated from her infamous ship, her terrifying arsenal, and her feared name—Lourna must carve her own path. But will it lead to redemption? Or will she emerge as a deadlier threat than ever before?[1]
Plot summary
Development
The script book release of The High Republic: Tempest Runner[1] was known as "Proxima" during production.[5] It was announced by StarWars.com on November 29, 2021.[6]
Media
Editions
- ISBN 9780593358993; March 15, 2022; Del Rey; US hardcover[1]
- ISBN 9780593359006; March 15, 2022; Del Rey; US eBook[1]
- ISBN 9780593722152; September 26, 2023; Random House Worlds; US paperback[7]
- ISBN 9781529150193; January 3, 2024; Del Rey; UK paperback[8]
Cover gallery
StarWars.com announcement cover
Final cover
Appearances
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Sources
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Star Wars: Tempest Runner (The High Republic) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑
Del Rey (@DelReyStarWars) on Twitter (post on June 29, 2021): "We're excited to share the cover for our next audio original, TEMPEST RUNNER, written by Cavan Scott. Coming Aug 31st. Delve into the cutthroat world of one of the #StarWarsTheHighRepublic's greatest foes, the merciless Lourna Dee. (cover art by Katerina Balikova)" (backup link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Star Wars: Tempest Runner on Penguin Books' official United Kingdom website (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of The High Republic: Tempest Runner to 231 BBY.
- ↑ Proxima on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ Tempest Runner to Get Hardcover Release – Exclusive on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Tempest Runner (The High Republic) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Tempest Runner (The High Republic) by Cavan Scott on Penguin Books' official website (backup link)
