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A New Dawn: Star Wars

By: John Jackson Miller
Narrated by: Marc Thompson
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Summary

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....

"The war is over. The Separatists have been defeated, and the Jedi rebellion has been foiled. We stand on the threshold of a new beginning." (Emperor Palpatine)

For a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights brought peace and order to the Galactic Republic, aided by their connection to the mystical energy field known as the Force. But they were betrayed - and the entire galaxy has paid the price. It is the Age of the Empire.

Now Emperor Palpatine, once Chancellor of the Republic and secretly a Sith follower of the dark side of the Force, has brought his own peace and order to the galaxy. Peace through brutal repression, and order through increasing control of his subjects’ lives.

But even as the Emperor tightens his iron grip, others have begun to question his means and motives. And still others, whose lives were destroyed by Palpatine’s machinations, lay scattered about the galaxy like unexploded bombs, waiting to go off....

The first Star Wars novel created in collaboration with the Lucasfilm Story Group, Star Wars: A New Dawn is set during the legendary "Dark Times" between Episodes III and IV and tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series Star Wars Rebels first came to cross paths. Featuring a foreword by Dave Filoni.

©2014 John Jackson Miller (P)2014 Random House Audio

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Excellent world building

As a fan of the Star Wars: Rebels series, I’ve been seeking stories that expand my knowledge of the characters. The addition of Rae Sloane provided an excellent crossover as I’ve also really enjoyed the Aftermath trilogy as well.

Excellent pace, twists, character development, and world building. Nicely narrated as well.

I’m left hoping for more from this author and his portrayal of the characters.

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Finally a Rebels story!

A great story focusing on beloved characters from the series: Rebels. Great performance and effects. Hoping for more stories wirh Hera in the future 🤞

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Loved it!

If you love rebels, then this one is for you! A great listen narrated really well, loved learning about how certain characters meet.

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Love love love it

Can’t stress enough how much I loved this book, my first ever audiobook and I couldn’t switch it off enjoyed it so much, helps I loved the characters

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A good story to introduces the Rebels

After Order 66, A New Dawn introduces the future heroes of Rebels. Tell us the story of how the start of the resistance begins.

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the metting of kanan and hera!!

great to hear how 2 iconic star wars characters meet up. the suspense leading to kanans reveal of force powers was great, however underwhelmed with the final battle with videon. it doesn't take away from an interesting story, how the empire actually ruined the lives of entire systems with its one way thinking. how the leadership all craved one thing......power.
very good book and very useful for fans who want total knowledge

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Faithful to the Characters

Easy to visualise and an authentic representation of my two favourite Star Wars Rebels characters.

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Good For any Star Wars Fan

really enjoyed this. it was my first book I've read from the Star Wars universe I didn't quite know what to expect but was a really good fun listen. Kanan and Hera are a great combination. Kanan is a jedi Han Solo which is awesome.

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A great introduction to the Rebels

Great story on how Kanan and Hera met. would be nice to hear how Sabine and Zeb became part of the ghost's crew also.

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Loved it

Great storyline, riveting and well presented.
Thoroughly ended it from start to finish.
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