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  • Path of Destruction

  • A Novel of the Old Republic
  • By: Drew Karpyshyn
  • Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
  • Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (861 ratings)

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Path of Destruction

By: Drew Karpyshyn
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
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Once the Sith order teemed with followers. But their rivalries divided them in endless battles for supremacy - until one dark lord at last united the Sith in the quest to enslave the galaxy and exterminate the Jedi. Yet it would fall to another, far more powerful than the entire Brotherhood of Darkness, to ultimately realize the full potential of the Sith and wield the awesome power of the dark side as never before.

Since childhood, Dessel has known only the abuse of his hateful father and the dangerous, soul-crushing labor of a cortosis miner. Deep in the tunnels of the desolate planet Apatros, endlessly excavating the rare mineral valued throughout the galaxy, Dessel dreams of the day he can escape - a day he fears may never come. But when a high-stakes card game ends in deadly violence, Dessel suddenly finds himself a wanted man.

On the run from vengeful Republic forces, Dessel vanishes into the ranks of the Sith army and ships out to join the bloody war against the Republic and its Jedi champions. There, Dessel’s brutality, cunning, and exceptional command of the Force swiftly win him renown as a warrior. But in the eyes of his watchful masters, he is destined for a far greater role in the ultimate Sith plan for the galaxy - if he can prove himself truly worthy.

As an acolyte in the Sith academy, studying the secrets and skills of the dark side at the feet of its greatest masters, Dessel embraces his new Sith identity: Bane. However the true test is yet to come. In order to gain acceptance into the Brotherhood of Darkness, one must fully surrender to the dark side through a trial by fire that Bane, for all his unquenchable fury and lust for power, may not be strong enough to endure... especially since deception, treachery, and murder run rampant among the Sith disciples, and utter ruthlessness alone is the key to survival.

Only by defying the most sacred traditions, rejecting all he has been taught, and drawing upon the long-forgotten wisdom of the very first Sith can Bane hope to triumph - and forge from the ashes of that which he must destroy a new era of absolute dark power.

©2012 Drew Karpyshyn (P)2012 Random House Audio

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Brilliant

The best audio book I have ever heard. The story is captivating to say the least

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I just finished listening to Star Wars Path of Destruction, which is the first book in the Darth Bane Trilogy.
This was an amazing Audio Book which is about the orgin story of Darth Bane, The legendary Dark Lord of the Sith, who started the Rule of Two and whose legacy would lead to Darth Sideous and the destruction of the Jedi.

The charecters in this book were fantastically written as well as the presentation of the time period of the Old Republic. The narrative performance was brilliantly done as well as the music & sound effects, it was at the level of and audio Drama.

The only criticism would be the main twist in plot did not blow my mind and I did see it coming but that is it.

So overall I give this Audio Book 5 out 5

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First Star wars book i've tried and Amazing!

Been put off in the past for trying a Star wars book because I didn't think it would capture the same love for the on screen action and storys as the TV shows, video games or movies. I could not have been more wrong! Love this book that it has me so entranced to finish it as soon as I can. For anyone craving more Star wars this is perfect place to start.

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Definitely worth a listen!

Darth Bane's captivating story of how he turns to the dark side. Hopefully they'll make a movie(s) for him one day!

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Fantastic book. It has sound effects!!!

Would you listen to Path of Destruction again? Why?
This is a great story enhanced by the Lucas Arts production.
Follows the same genre styles and syncopation as the StarWars movies

What was one of the most memorable moments of Path of Destruction?
Darth Banes realisation threat the Dark Lords of the Sith were not travelling the true path of the Darkside.

Which scene did you most enjoy?
The Apprentice lightsaber drills and challenges.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I don't know that anything moved me, however; I was not in a hurry to stop listening.

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The sith and the rule of 2

This would be really cool to have the Bane series at the movies. I really enjoyed it.

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Brilliant...

The dark side of the force is strong in this one. The narrator is a dark lord himself his only weakness...female Sith voice...

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Great Characters

i loved this book, well read and great characters, would be 5 stars but the book is a little slow in places at the start and middle, push though though and you will want to do nothing other than listen for the last 3 hours

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Storytelling👍🏾

Love from start to finish. The ending is savage , the storytelling is exceptional all the way through this Star Wars universe🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

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Through victory, my chains are broken

This tense gripping novel surprised me from the start holding nothing back, from the cruel conditions of Apatros to the merciless battlefields on Ruuson, Darth Banes journey is truly one to stand out. Being the founder of the Rule of two, Bane has always held a crucial role in the star wars saga, but until now we've always wondered how that tradition came to be. Through "Path of Destruction" we learn just how much blood, affliction, and pure hatred the ex Apatros Miner suffered bringing back the old ways of the Sith. Banes frustration in the new traditions Lord Kaan has bestowed in his "Dark Brotherhood" believes Kaan has corrupted the Sith, with Jedi Master General Hoth leading the Army of the Light against the darkness, Darth Bane has never needed the true power of the Dark Side by his side more.

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