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Star Wars: The Mask of Fear

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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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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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Good book, very reflective of our times and a good deconstruction of the drivers of both fascism and personal rebellion against it. Did suffer from periods of drag, and the large cast did make it hard to follow at times. Felt that the voice actress, whilst very good, did suffer slightly from a limited range of male voices so the distinction became challenging to follow.

Strongly appreciate that Star Wars has finally woken up to an audience that wants adult and overtly political work. Thank you Andor!

Good deconstruction of authoritarianism and the various ways in which people are motivated/choose to oppose it.

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I love when media look more into the politics of SW. yes a very dry subject but very important in the grand scheme of it. a great book exploring and building the universe

Great look into the politics of SW

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Great story, impressive for what is essentially a prequel filling in blanks. Has given me a renewed interest in Star Wars books and other prequel materials. Worth a listen.

Great voice acting good sound effects

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