Doctor Aphra: An Audiobook Original is a canon audio drama written by Sarah Kuhn and performed by a full cast. It is based on the 2015 comic book series Star Wars: Darth Vader, in which Doctor Chelli Aphra first appeared, as well as material from the 2015 comic book series Star Wars. It was published by Random House Audio on July 21, 2020.
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Publisher's summary[edit | edit source]
Dr. Chelli Lona Aphra, rogue archaeologist, is in trouble again.
A pioneer in the field of criminal xenoarchaeology, Aphra recognizes no law, has no fear, and possesses no impulse control. To her, the true worth of the galactic relics she discovers isn't found in a museum, but in an arsenal. This viewpoint has led to a lot of misunderstandings. After her latest plan goes horribly wrong, her roguish ways are on the verge of catching up to her, when suddenly Darth Vader, terror of the galaxy, swoops in with his lightsaber ignited and…saves her life?
Don't get her wrong—it's not like she's ungrateful. Sure, her new boss is a lord of the Sith. And OK, she may have just become a pawn in a deadly game being played by him and HIS boss, who happens to be the Galactic Emperor. And yes, the life expectancy of anyone who disappoints Vader can be measured in seconds.
But she's back doing what she does best. She's got a ship to fly, a heist to pull, and two unorthodox but effective metal buddies: Triple-Zero, a protocol droid specializing in etiquette, customs, translation, and torture; and BT-1, an astromech loaded with enough firepower to take down a battlecruiser. Together, they might just find a way to get the job done and avoid the deadly performance review that waits at its conclusion.
Just kidding. She's doomed.
Development[edit | edit source]
Doctor Aphra: An Audiobook Original was released on July 21, 2020, by Random House Audio.[1] A script book of the audio drama was published on April 6, 2021.[3]
Media[edit | edit source]
Editions[edit | edit source]
- ISBN 9780593215470; July 21, 2020; Random House Audio; Audiobook download[1]
Credits[edit | edit source]
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Bibliography[edit | edit source]
Doctor Aphra: An Audiobook Original Revealed on StarWars.com (backup link)- "She's Chaos and Craves Thrills and Danger": Sarah Kuhn Talks Doctor Aphra: An Audiobook Original on StarWars.com (backup link)
- It's a Showdown with Maz Kanata in Doctor Aphra: An Audiobook Original – Exclusive Excerpt on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Who is Doctor Aphra? on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars: The High Republic Exclusive Look, Comic-Con@Home Star Wars Panels, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Comic-Con@Home: 7 Things We Learned from the Doctor Aphra: An Audiobook Original Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Check Out the cover of Sarah Kuhn's Doctor Aphra Book – Exclusive on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars: Best of 2020 on StarWars.com (backup link)
- "Adventures in the Audiosphere"—Star Wars Insider 201
Notes and references[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2
Doctor Aphra (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ The secret mission to Geonosis, which appears in Doctor Aphra, is dated to 0 ABY by Star Wars: Galactic Atlas.
- ↑ Doctor Aphra (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link) (Hardcover)
