The High Republic: Temptation of the Force is the audiobook for the novel of the same name, written by Tessa Gratton. It was narrated by Marc Thompson and released on June 11, 2024.
Publisher's summary
The reunited Jedi prepare to strike back against the ruthless Nihil in this thrilling sequel to Star Wars: The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness.
For over a year, Jedi Masters Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann were kept apart by the Nihil's Stormwall. After Avar makes a daring escape from inside the Occlusion Zone, the star-crossed Jedi are reunited. But while the physical distance between them has evaporated, their shared grief over their failure to protect the galaxy from the Nihil threat still remains.
To rally the Jedi Order, and the Republic, Avar and Elzar cling to their belief in serving Light and Life. Working together they lead a daring mission into Nihil space to liberate the planet of Naboo, and show those trapped behind the Stormwall that the Jedi will never abandon them. Now back within close orbit of one another, the two Jedi Masters can no longer deny the bond that has always drawn them back together and made them stronger.
After finally embracing their true desires and imbued with renewed purpose, Avar and Elzar devise a plan to turn the tide of the conflict with the Nihil once and for all. Accompanied by Jedi Knights Bell Zettifar, Burryaga, and Vernestra Rwoh, the Jedi begin their hunt for Marchion Ro. But to seek out the Nihil's dangerous leader the Jedi will have to survive the Nameless terrors that they have thus far been powerless to stop.
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Development
The audiobook was narrated by long time Star Wars audiobook narrator Marc Thompson and was released by Random House Audio on June 11, 2024.[1] It was produced and directed by Kevin Thomsen with Nick Martorelli serving as executive producer. 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 Cathleen Conte at CDM Sound Studios.[2]
Legacy
A German language version of the audiobook, narrated by Oliver Siebeck was released by Der Hörverlag on December 16, 2024.[5] On April 16 2025 a French language version of the audiobook narrated by Emmanuel Dekoninck was released by Lizzie Audio.[6]
Media
Editions
- ISBN 9780593909881; June 11, 2024; Random House Worlds; Digital audiobook[1]
International
- ISBN 9783837168884; December 16, 2024; Der Hörverlag; German language digital audiobook (954 minutes)[5]
- ISBN 9791036639890; April 16 2025; Lizzie Audio; French language digital audiobook (896 minutes)[6]
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Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8
Star Wars: Temptation of the Force (The High Republic) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 The High Republic: Temptation of the Force audiobook
- ↑ The High Republic: Temptation of the Force
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines dates Starlight Beacon's destruction to 230 BBY. The implementation of the Guardian Protocols, which Star Wars: The High Republic Character Encyclopedia places in 229 BBY, took place one week after Starlight Beacon's fall according to The High Republic – Shadows of Starlight 1. As The High Republic Adventures (2023) 4 takes place one year and two weeks after the destruction of Starlight Beacon, it must be set in 228 BBY. Since the events of The High Republic Adventures (2023) 6 are set immediately following the fourth issue and depict the expansion of the Stormwall, the expansion must have taken place in the same year. Meanwhile, the events of "Tales from the Occlusion Zone: No Big Deal" include the Stormwall's expansion and also depict the start of Pikka Adren's pregnancy. A later story, "Tales from the Occlusion Zone: Sparks Fly," states that Adren is eight months pregnant during its events, indicating that it is set eight months after "No Big Deal," and therefore one year, eight months, and two weeks after the fall of Starlight Beacon. "Sparks Fly" is set during the Battle of Eriadu, an event that begins in The High Republic Adventures Phase III - The Wedding Spectacular. As Star Wars: The High Republic Chronological Reader's Guide on StarWars.com (article) (backup link) places The High Republic: Temptation of the Force between the events of "No Big Deal" and The Wedding Spectacular, its events must also be set in 228 BBY.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Star Wars™ Die Hohe Republik - Die Versuchung der Macht on Penguin Books' official German website (backup link)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Star Wars Haute République - Tome 7 La tentation de la Force on Lizzie Audio official website (backup link)
