Drew Karpyshyn is a Canadian author and game designer whose writing often delves into profound ethical dilemmas and complex characters. His ability to weave thrilling plotlines with insightful character studies captivates readers. Karpyshyn masterfully utilizes his background in game design to craft immersive worlds and compelling narratives. His works explore the nature of power and the seduction of the dark side, often with unexpected twists.
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,... číst celé
Twenty years have passed since the Sith and their endless rivalries were eradicated and replaced with the Rule of Two. Darth Bane now reigns alongside his young acolyte, Zannah, who must study and train in the dark side of the Force until the time comes to strike down her master and claim the... číst celé
The future of the dark side hangs in the balance in the stunning conclusion to the Darth Bane series. Twenty years have passed since the Sith and their endless rivalries were eradicated and replaced with the Rule of Two. Darth Bane now reigns alongside his young acolyte, Zannah, who must study and train in the dark side of the Force until the time comes to strike down her master and claim the mantle for herself. But Bane’s brutal new regime has one potential fatal flaw—how will their legacy continue if an apprentice fails to raise their blade in combat? The only solution must be for the Dark Lord of the Sith to rediscover a long-forgotten secret of the order—the key to immortality. Bane’s doubt spurs his young apprentice into action, and Zannah vows to destroy her master at any cost. After he mysteriously vanishes, she tracks him across the galaxy to a desolate desert outpost, where the fate of the dark side will be forged by a final fight to the death.
The epic tale of Darth Bane--the most famous Sith Lord ever--finds the forcesof evil clashing in a spectacular battle, with the future of the Sith hangingin the balance.
The protagonist, Carson Gaines, possesses a unique ability to stop time, a skill that enhances his career as a professional gambler and card counter. However, this power comes with a significant limitation: when he halts the world around him, he becomes immobilized alongside everyone else, rendering him vulnerable. This intriguing premise sets the stage for a thrilling exploration of his life and the challenges he faces due to his extraordinary gift.
Before the rise of Darth Sidious and Darth Vader, the Old Republic was rife with the evil Sith. Then, rose a new Sith, Darth Bane, who recognized that the Sith Order would fall if nothing was done. Thus, he rose to become a powerful Sith Lord. This book presents the story of the transformation of Des, a young miner, into the Sith Lord Darth Bane.
Continues the saga of four young wizards who are born with the power to wield the long-lost power of Chaos magic, and whose mastery of this ancient sorcery may save-or doom-the world.
Darth Bane, the last surviving Sith, believes he has found a student worthy of being trained in the ways of the dark side, but his plan for molding the young girl into a weapon to be used against the Jedi is threatened by Jedi Padawan Johun Othone, who vows revenge against the Sith who killed his Jedi Master
Revan, a former Jedi whose memories have been erased, believes that he somehow stumbled on a secret that threatens the existence of the Republic and must try to stop it, even though he no longer knows what it is
The Legacy, a magical barrier protecting humanity from Chaos, has crumbled. Armed with the Talismans of power the four champions, the Children of Fire, must find the Keystone, a fabled place where, or so it is said, the Legacy can be restored.
