Path of Destruction by Drew Karpyshyn audiobook review

Path of Destruction by Drew Karpyshyn | Free Audiobook

Part of Star Wars: Darth Bane Trilogy – Legends #1

By Drew Karpyshyn

Narrated by Jonathan Davis

🎧 12 hours and 16 minutes 📘 Random House Audio 📅 October 30, 2012 🌐 English

About This Audiobook

This essential Star Wars Legends novel is the first in a trilogy chronicling the rise of the fearsome Sith lord Darth Bane.

“A solid space adventure [that] charts the evolution of an antihero almost as chilling as Darth Vader.”—Publishers Weekly

On the run from vengeful Republic forces, Dessel, a cortosis miner, 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, a far greater destiny awaits him.

As an acolyte in the Sith academy, studying the secrets and skills of the dark side, Dessel embraces his new identity: Bane. But the true test is yet to come. In order to gain acceptance into the Brotherhood of Darkness, he must defy the most sacred traditions and reject all he has been taught. It is a trial by fire in which he must surrender fully to the dark side—and forge from the ashes a new era of absolute power.

Our Review of Path of Destruction

Drew Karpyshyn’s universe grabbed me from the very first minutes. Path of Destruction as an audiobook is an epic adventure that transports you far from the everyday. Whether it is magic or distant galaxies, the storytelling is unforgettable.

Why Listen to Path of Destruction as an Audiobook?

Path of Destruction as an audiobook transforms your daily routine into an epic adventure. Jonathan Davis delivers a stellar narration that brings the story to life. At 12 hours and 16 minutes, it is the perfect length to fully immerse yourself. Every character has their own voice, every scene comes alive. The ideal format for rich, imaginative worlds.

What You Will Discover

Dive into a universe where imagination knows no bounds. This essential Star Wars Legends novel is the first in a trilogy chronicling the rise of the fearsome Sith lord Darth Bane. “A solid space adventure… A saga worthy of the greatest names in speculative fiction.

Who Is This Audiobook For?

Fans of imaginary worlds, epic adventures, and visionary storytelling will find their next great listen in Path of Destruction. Admirers of Drew Karpyshyn and curious minds, come aboard.

What Listeners Are Saying

★★★★★

My thoughts on the trilogy as a whole

I've only read 6 of the expanded universe novels, the Thrawn trilogy and now the Darth Bane trilogy. I started with the Thrawn series as it seemed to come the most highly recommended of all the star wars novels. I read the trilogy, and was sorely disappointed. The story was…

– W. Warshauer

★★★★★

Hogwarts for the Sith

Given the size of the Star Wars Expanded Universe, there are shockingly few villains with the sort of depth and character development we see amongst the heroes (only Darth Vader and Grand Admiral Thrawn come to mind). Given this, Drew Karpyshyn's Darth Bane series is a welcome treat. It not…

– Arnold

★★★★★