3rd December 2024 is looking set to be a busy day, as not only will it welcome the arrival of Someone Who Loves You from Beth Revis, but it shall also see the next The High Republic audiobook original arrive. That story is Tempest Breaker from Cavan Scott, and Cavan sat down with StarWars.com to discuss the project and where we find our heroes (and villains).
StarWars.com: Tell us a bit more about where we find Lourna Dee at the start of Tempest Breaker — she’s already had quite the journey.
Cavan Scott: Those who’ve been following the Marvel Star Wars: The High Republic comic will have seen Lourna Dee throwing her lot in with the Jedi, specifically the recently elevated Jedi Master Keeve Trennis. At first the alliance was forced upon her, the Jedi strong-arming Lourna into being their guide as they plunged into the Nihil Occlusion Zone. But over time, we’ve seen a growing — and grudging — respect forming between Lourna and her Jedi… captors? No, that’s not right. Neither is jailers. Piece by piece they are slowly becoming a team. The question is how long will Lourna allow that alliance to last. Until she escapes? Or until she gets what she really wants — a chance to face her former associate Marchion Ro. This audio drama is that story.
StarWars.com: Lourna Dee has a complicated relationship with the Jedi. What can readers expect from Lourna having to team up with them?
Cavan Scott: Sparks will fly, especially as Keeve’s group grows with the addition of Avar Kriss, the former Marshal of Starlight who nearly took Lourna’s head, only stopping with the Twi’lek’s hand when Keeve intervened. There’s plenty of banter, some of it well-meaning, the majority of it biting as Lourna finally faces the consequences of her past crimes. And not just crimes against the Jedi. Those who enjoyed our first Lourna Dee audio drama, Tempest Runner, will hear some familiar voices on the way and she comes up against old friends, foes, and lovers. Where does Marchion Ro fit into that mix? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out.
Stay tuned for our review of Tempest Breaker at the end of 2024.
- Hardcover Book
- Revis, Beth (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 48 Pages - 12/03/2024 (Publication Date) - Random House/Star Wars (Publisher)
