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Star Wars: The Mask of Fear

By: Alexander Freed
Narrated by: January LaVoy
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Before the Rebellion, the Empire reigned. The first book in a new trilogy.

"In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society!"

With one speech, and thunderous applause, Chancellor Palpatine brought the era of the Republic crashing down. In its place rose the Galactic Empire. Across the galaxy, people rejoiced and celebrated the end to war—and the promises of tomorrow. But that tomorrow was a lie. Instead the galaxy became twisted by the cruelty and fear of the Emperor’s rule.

During that terrifying first year of tyranny, Mon Mothma, Saw Gerrera, and Bail Organa face the encroaching darkness. One day, they will be three architects of the Rebel Alliance. But first, each must find purpose and direction in a changing galaxy, while harboring their own secrets, fears, and hopes for a future that may never come, unless they act.

© Alexander Freed 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

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I get that this might not be to some peoples taste like the reviewer below who called it boring. If you’re only used to reading Star Wars books in their beautiful pulpy glory, you might struggle with a novel as nuanced and patiently paced as this.
For me, getting inside the politics of the early days of the Empire and the various factions vying for the support of imperial citizens was something I’d wanted for a while and it did not dissapoint. The crowning glory of Freed’s book though was how he got inside the mind of Mon Mothma in her journey from liberal reformer to revolutionary fire brand and her emotional trauma in imperial detention. Chapter 17 was next level writing for a Star Wars book. Wonderfully narrated too. Good to hear a fresh voice on a Star Wars audiobook.

Brilliant writing. A gripping political thriller.

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A great story that want more meat on their Star Wars Stories. This is not for your basic lightsaber fighting SW fan. It is for us that see the raise of Evil within politics and how people find themseles in a fight for what is right.

A more adult Star Wars Story

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I think this needs more action, it's a long political thriller, a few more fights would have been well received.

Good.

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This is a great intro to what the first moves of those founders (Guerrea, Organa and Mothama) of the, as yet, unconceived Alliance do as individuals in the first years after the end of the Clone Wars. The politicking is expertly written by Freed (Twilight Company) but there's action too and horror as the Empire's ambitions and means used to justify the ends are revealed. With overtones relevant to today's struggles, this is inspirational.Star Wars for anyone interested in what it takes to resist...

Great foundations!

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Too much dialogue. Not enough action. Slow paced. Not sure how this links into Andor. A very political star war story.

Worst Star Wars story ever

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