The High Republic: Light of the Jedi is the unabridged audio version of the canon novel of the same name, written by Charles Soule. It is narrated by Marc Thompson and was released by Random House Audio on January 5, 2021.
Publisher's summary[]
Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menaceā¦Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High Republic
It is a golden age. Intrepid hyperspace scouts expand the reach of the Republic to the furthest stars, worlds flourish under the benevolent leadership of the Senate, and peace reigns, enforced by the wisdom and strength of the renowned order of Force users known as the Jedi. With the Jedi at the height of their power, the free citizens of the galaxy are confident in their ability to weather any storm [sic] But the even [sic] brightest light can cast a shadow, and some storms defy any preparation.
When a shocking catastrophe in hyperspace tears a ship to pieces, the flurry of shrapnel emerging from the disaster threatens an entire system. No sooner does the call for help go out than the Jedi race to the scene. The scope of the emergence, however, is enough to push even Jedi to their limit. As the sky breaks open and destruction rains down upon the peaceful alliance they helped to build, the Jedi must trust in the Force to see them through a day in which a single mistake could cost billions of lives.
Even as the Jedi battle valiantly against calamity, something truly deadly grows beyond the boundary of the Republic. The hyperspace disaster is far more sinister than the Jedi could ever suspect. A threat hides in the darkness, far from the light of the age, and harbors a secret that could strike fear into even a Jedi's heart.
Story Locale: The Star Wars Galaxy[1]
Media[]
Editions[]
- ISBN 9780593215494; January 5, 2021; Random House Audio; Compact disc[1]
Notes and references[]
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Star Wars: Light of the Jedi (The High Republic) (Unabridged) on the official Edelweiss+ website (backup link)
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Star Wars: Light of the Jedi: The High Republic–Unabridged on Amazon.com (backup link)
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Lucasfilm to Launch Star Wars: The High Republic Publishing Campaign in 2020 on StarWars.com (backup link) states that the stories of Star Wars: The High Republic, which includes the events of this story, take place about 200 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace. Since Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates the events of The Phantom Menace to 32 BBY, the events of this story must take place around 232 BBY.
External links[]
Star Wars: Light of the Jedi (The High Republic) (Unabridged) on the official Edelweiss+ website (backup link)- Star Wars: Light of the Jedi: The High Republic–Unabridged on Amazon.com (backup link)
