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The Battle of Jedha (Star Wars: The High Republic)

Star Wars: The High Republic • Book 2

by George Mann

Narrated by Raphael Corkhill, Kristen Sieh, Jonathan Davis, Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes, Philip Hernandez, Catherine Ho, Sullivan Jones, January LaVoy, Saskia Maarleveld, Brandon McInnis, Salli Saffioti, Marc Thompson, Shannon Tyo, Full Cast

3.76 ABR Score (5.0K ratings)
★ 3.78 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.22 Audible (1.0K)
5h 27m Released 2023 Sci-Fi

Why Listen?

A full-cast audio drama that actually justifies its ensemble: each narrator brings distinct energy to competing faiths and factions, making Jedha's spiritual tensions feel lived rather than lectured.

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About This Audiobook

Ancient Jedha stands as a sacred crossroads where countless Force traditions converge in fragile harmony. As the galaxy reels from recent conflicts, Jedi Master Creighton Sun and Knight Aida Forte arrive with peace delegations hoping to formally end the devastating Forever War between planets Eiram and E'ronoh. The Festival of Balance should mark a new era of unity, but whispers spread that the Jedi bring destruction wherever they tread. When old hatreds and suspicions begin poisoning Jedha's diverse communities, the very peace treaty meant to heal the galaxy threatens to ignite an even greater conflagration.

The stellar ensemble cast transforms Mann's script into a cinematic experience that rivals the films themselves. Veterans like Marc Thompson and January LaVoy anchor the production alongside talented newcomers, each voice distinctly crafted to bring depth to both familiar and original characters. The full-cast format allows for natural dialogue flow and emotional nuance that single-narrator productions cannot achieve. Sound design seamlessly weaves together lightsaber clashes, ambient crowd scenes, and John Williams' iconic musical themes, creating an immersive audio landscape that captures the epic scope and intimate character moments that define the High Republic era.