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Star Wars Legends: Darth Bane Trilogy: Path of Destruction


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Ratings
Book
401
Narrator
160
Release Date
October 30, 2012
Duration
12 hours 16 minutes
Summary
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.
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Profile Avatar Cassie G. Mar 2021

I absolutely love this book series and wish Disney would turn it into a movie series or tv series it would be just amazing.

Profile Avatar Purediamond1870 Feb 2022

Amazing job by both the author and narrator. Star Wars canon will only be a letdown with this left out.

Profile Avatar TGL Jan 2024

10/10 By far my best reading/listening experience. I listen to all three books at least once every couple of years and the first book is my favorite. Thrilling story, fantastic reading and great immersion with the background sound and music. I only wished there were more books like this as I have not found anything of similar caliber. And despite all the evil deeds done by the protagonist, you kind of root for him. Have never experienced that before. If only someone did Bane right by making a television series as dark and cold as him.

Profile Avatar Matthew H. Feb 2023

My favorite book was Darth Plaguies until I listened to this. It’s such a great story and the narrator was amazing!

Profile Avatar YanielDoung Dec 2022

Loved it. Can’t wait to read the next two

Profile Avatar Klaus H. Jul 2020

Really good narrations a bit confusing story wise in the beginning but it really picks up 1-2 hours in

Profile Avatar Danny B. Dec 2018

Fantastic. My favorite Star Wars book. Exceptional narrator. The old republic is my favorite era to read.

Profile Avatar Denis I. Jun 2018

Listened through all 3 books 6 or 7 times. (Path of destruction, Rule of 2 & Dynasty of evil). Its greatest! I love Darth Bane.

Profile Avatar Aaron C. Jul 2026

Fun listen, gives insight into the rule of 2

Profile Avatar Andrew W. Jun 2026

So good!

Profile Avatar Lee G. Dec 2025

my favorite star wars novel and favorite out of the bane series. Great narrator as well.

Profile Avatar Alarikus H. Dec 2025

Great book loved the narrator as well

Profile Avatar Reece L. Nov 2025

Have listened to this trilogy multiple times over the years and it’s still my favourite Star Wars content. Narrator is Darth Banes voice if they ever do an animated series

Profile Avatar twitchjk85 Nov 2025

How it all begins for the rule of 2! Love it!

Profile Avatar Leo Jul 2025

Great storyline. Highly recommend for any sci-fi or Star Wars fans

Profile Avatar Andrea F. Apr 2025

One of, if not THE BEST Star Wars books I have ever read! And it's a trilogy so there's more coming! Highly recommended. The narrator is amazing too.

Profile Avatar Kevin B. Feb 2025

Fantastic telling of not a darklord, but a darth...

Profile Avatar Sander M. Dec 2024

THE Best audiobook saga!

Profile Avatar Mark L. Nov 2024

Great book

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2024

The Darth Bane books are just awesome

Profile Avatar Sam D. Oct 2023

loved it, great narrator

Profile Avatar Joel A. Mar 2023

Tediously old gender roles: the women seem to exist solely to be saved by men. The women look forward to “budding” so they can be given to a man to make babies, preferably male. The women wear thick skirts and petticoats which seems to make it harder to run away from the demons. Apparently if you’re a woman wearing trousers is a more terrifying proposition than being burned and/or mauled by a coreling (demon). It’s all too predictable and dumb.

Profile Avatar George S. Mar 2023

Brilliant narration, with a thrilling and gripping story. The sound effects, music and ambience make it so immersive. Amazing audiobook.

Profile Avatar Robert A. Oct 2022

Brilliant! One of the best Star Wars books I have read, second only to Darth Plagus.

Profile Avatar Andrew J. Apr 2022

Amazing Narration on point Love the music

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2022

Enjoyable for a Star Wars fan.

Profile Avatar Sergio C. Aug 2021

Some people don't like Jonathan's reading, but I rather enjoy it. This story is engaging and fulfilling. Though, if I could change anything, I feel that Bane came to his legendary Rule of Two far too easily. Other than that, this story tells its story wonderfully.

Profile Avatar Sean McConville Nov 2020

What a book! I loved ever minute of it!!!

Profile Avatar Shane S. Aug 2020

I’ve listened to all the other books taken place in the old republic times and best one in that time period

Profile Avatar Kevin I. Aug 2020

I really enjoyed the Darth Bane series.

Profile Avatar Christopher J. Jun 2020

great book can't wait to listen to the rest of the series

Profile Avatar Jennifer M. May 2020

two thumbs up!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2020

Great story line and a very engaging narrator. If your into the sith this is the one the start with, highly recommend

Profile Avatar Dennis E. Feb 2020

Absolutely amazing!

Profile Avatar Chris T. Feb 2020

really good. on to the next one!

Profile Avatar Maurice J. Feb 2020

the book was awesome

Profile Avatar Thomas P. Jan 2020

The voices chosen for each character were great! Also the sound effects and music were a surprising plus!!! I love this book and have read it a few times but this brought it to life for me and allowed me to experience and enjoy it in a whole new way!

Profile Avatar Abdullah Al Farhan Jan 2020

Wonderful story, I recommend you listen to the three books.

Profile Avatar George Fitch Jan 2020

GREAT BOOK!!! Would make the next great movie trilogy, next to plegueis

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2019

Great book with great presentation. Got through it in 3 days. Already started the 2nd book rule of two.

Profile Avatar Sam O. Jun 2019

Simply amazing. Gripping story that had me and my girlfriend totally hooked. Love it and will be listening to all the following stories as well.

Profile Avatar Thomas B Mar 2018

Will done.

Profile Avatar Nick B Aug 2017

My favorite of any Star Wars series so far and the narrator did an awesome job!

Profile Avatar Lisa L Jul 2017

Loved the series! All the three books where amazing. :)

Profile Avatar Brandon M Apr 2017

Great book! It's refreshing to get the opposite point of view, and see the dark side perspective. Looking forward to the next two installments.

Profile Avatar Jordan C Apr 2017

Great book! Darth Bane a very interesting character! A turning point in the Star Wars universe, highly suggest!

Profile Avatar Ian S Mar 2017

Great plot and wonderful story line towards the rule of two

Profile Avatar Donnie Popham Jan 2017

Amazing story and awesome narration. A must read for Star Wars fans.

Profile Avatar tim bailey Oct 2016

I love this story. Sometimes it can be hard for me to get into Star Wars authors but I love this trilogy. I am on my second time listening. Well narrated and very addictive.

Profile Avatar Owen Jackson Aug 2016

This book is a perfect starting point for the bane series. I loved it, I couldn't stop listening once I had started.

Profile Avatar Nick Loy Jul 2016

I highly recommend this book. One my favorites in the Star Wars EU.

Profile Avatar Ernest Cherwin Jan 2016

I can't get enough of the Star Wars universe and the detail in which characters such as earth bane are laid out for you in books like this are gratifying. I highly recommend any of the old republic books but definitely the Darth bane series

Profile Avatar Wayne Dollimore Jan 2016

Great audiobook and one of my favourites in the Star Wars universe. Loved the Bane character and story moves at a good pace throughout. By the time you get to the end you'll be ready to purchase the second in the series!

Profile Avatar Joe Arcudi Oct 2015

A fantastic story of the other side of the Force. Bane is easily the most compelling character in the Star Wars universe.

Profile Avatar Adam Scranton Aug 2015

My favourite Star Wars title yet and an amazing audiobook

Profile Avatar Jason Thompson Jun 2015

Loved every part of this book really felt like I was part of the story.

Star Wars Legends: Darth Bane Trilogy: Path of Destruction

Star Wars Legends: Darth Bane Trilogy: Path of Destruction

Author: Drew Karpyshyn
Read by: Jonathan Davis
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