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Star Wars: Tempest Runner

The High Republic

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Star Wars: Tempest Runner

By: Cavan Scott
Narrated by: Jessica Almasy, Dan Bittner, Orlagh Cassidy, Sullivan Jones, January LaVoy, Kathleen McInerney, Tara Sands, Vikas Adam, Jonathan Davis, Neil Hellegers, Saskia Maarleveld, Soneela Nankani, Marc Thompson, Shannon Tyo
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

In this Star Wars audio original, delve into the cutthroat world of one of the High Republic's greatest foes, the merciless Lourna Dee.

The Nihil storm has raged through the galaxy, leaving chaos and grief in its wake. Few of its raiders are as vicious as the Tempest Runner Lourna Dee. She stays one step ahead of the Jedi Order at the helm of a vessel named after one of the deadliest monsters in the galaxy: the Lourna Dee. But no one can outrun the defenders of the High Republic forever.

After the defeat of her crew, Lourna falls into the hands of the Jedi - but not before she hides her identity, becoming just another Nihil convict. Her captors fail to understand the beast they have cornered. Just like every fool she's ever buried, their first mistake was keeping her alive.

Lourna is determined to make underestimating her their last.

Locked onto a Republic correctional ship, she's dragged across the galaxy to repair the very damage she and her fellow Tempest Runners inflicted on it. But as Lourna plans her glorious escape, she makes alliances that grow dangerously close to friendships. Outside the Nihil - separated from her infamous ship, her terrifying arsenal, and her feared name - Lourna must carve her own path. But will it lead to redemption? Or will she emerge as a deadlier threat than ever before?

Narrated by a Full Cast:

Jessica Almasy as Lourna Dee

Dan Bittner as Councilor Wittick

Orlagh Cassidy as Ola Hest

Sullivan Jones as Bala

January LaVoy as Tasia

Kathleen McInerney as Councilor Fry

Tara Sands as Sestin

Vikas Adam as H7-09 and Raleigh

Jonathan Davis as Andrik Keller and Asgar Ro

Neil Hellegers as Kassav, Yudiah Dee, and Jano

Saskia Maarleveld as Parr and Avar Kriss

Soneela Nankani as Muglan and Keeve Trennis

Marc Thompson as Pan Eyta, Sskeer, and Marchion Ro

Shannon Tyo as Quin and Nib Assek

©2021 Cavan Scott (P)2021 Penguin Audio
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Having listened to all of the High Republic books, I would say this stands out as one of the best. It was worth the journey to get to this point. It's definitely made Lourna Dee one of my favourite characters. To discover her story and what made her. Great cast too.

It was worth the Journey

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Fantastic Audio drama that ties together th high republic beautifully, adding context to the previous High Republic books

Fantastic Drama

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Incredible addition to the series in a format that's very well executed and fun!

Adored the full cast

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The story did do a few predictable thing now that Lourna Dee is the protagonist and not the antagonist, but it worked pretty good and I never really felt bored during the story.
Great perfromances all arounds, but some of the supporting cast were hard to distinguish.
Definetely recommend this for people that want to see the continuation of Pan Eytas and Lourna Dees story after The Rising Storm.

Fun seeing Lournas and the Nihil's origins

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Good fun. Odd ending. Great character exploration in the protagonist, but weird balance between psychotic evil and kinda good? Either way, Lorna Dee is one of the most interesting and layered characters coming out of the High Republic and for that this was a recommended read. Adds a lot of intriguing background to the following Fallen Star book.

Confusing but fun

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