The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness is the audiobook for the novel of the same name, written by George Mann. It was narrated by Marc Thompson and released by Random House Audio on November 14, 2023.
Publisher's summary
One year after the tragic events of The Fallen Star, the Jedi fight to break the Nihil's control over the galaxy.
The galaxy is divided. Following the shocking destruction of Starlight Beacon, the Nihil establish an impenetrable barrier called the Stormwall around part of the Outer Rim, where Marchion Ro rules and his followers wreak havoc at his every whim. Jedi trapped behind enemy lines, including Avar Kriss, must fight to help the worlds being pillaged by the Nihil while staying one step ahead of the marauders and their Nameless terrors.
Outside of the Nihil's so-called Occlusion Zone, Elzar Mann, Bell Zettifar, and the other Jedi work alongside the Republic to reach the worlds that have been cut off from the rest of the galaxy. But every attempt to breach the Stormwall has failed, and even communication across the barrier is impossible. For both Elzar and Bell, their failures and losses weigh heavily upon them as they search desperately for a solution.
But even if the Republic and Jedi forces manage to breach the Stormwall, how can the Jedi ever fight back against the Nameless creatures that prey on the Jedi's connection to the Force? And what other horrors does Marchion Ro have in store? As desperation for both the Jedi and the Republic grows, any hope of reuniting the galaxy could be all but extinguished….
Plot summary
Continuity
- In the initial hardcover and audiobook release of The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness, the list of planets brought under Nihil control by the expansion of the Stormwall includes Sullust, Pantora, and Malastare. The digital release edits the list and instead places Triton, Abtin, and Elrood behind the new Stormwall border.[5]
Legacy
On September 18 2024 a French language version of the audiobook, narrated by Emmanuel Dekoninck, was released by Lizzie Audio.[6] On September 16, 2024 a German language version of the audiobook, narrated by Oliver Siebeck was released by Der Hörverlag.[7]
Media
Editions
- ISBN 9780593823125; November 14, 2023; Random House Audio; Digital audiobook[1]
International
- ISBN 9783837168877; September 16, 2024; Der Hörverlag; German language digital audiobook (792 minutes)[7]
- ISBN 9791036633072; September 18, 2024; Lizzie Audio; French language digital audiobook (758 minutes)[6]
Cover gallery
Audiobook Cover
French cover
German cover
Appearances
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Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7
Star Wars: The Eye of Darkness (The High Republic) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness audiobook
- ↑ The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness
- ↑ The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness dates itself to a year the destruction of Starlight Beacon, which Star Wars: Timelines dates to 230 BBY.
- ↑ Numidian Prime — The Occlusion Zone of the Nihil on WordPress (backup link)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Star Wars - La Haute République : L'Œil des ténèbres - Tome 6 on Lizzie Audio official website (backup link)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Star Wars™ Die Hohe Republik - Das Auge der Finsternis on Penguin Books' official German website (backup link)
