Acclaimed sci-fi author Martha Wells returns to the galaxy far, far away with the electrifying audiobook “Razor’s Edge”, set between the Original and Sequel Trilogies and starring Princess Leia. Narrated with energy by veteran voice artist Euan Morton, this high-stakes tale follows Leia and a ragtag team on a dangerous mission to thwart a ruthless warlord threatening vulnerable worlds on the edge of the Empire’s grip.
After a humiliating defeat by raiders, Leia takes leave from her diplomatic duties in the Senate to lead an undercover strike team, hoping to prove herself outside the shadow of title and legacy. Her unlikely squad includes the uncouth Alderaanian pilot Chalis, arrogant Elomin swordswoman Tace, and the quick-witted agriculture expert Tula. Posing as a merchant crew, they infiltrate the remote planet of Sullust looking to disrupt the corrupt warlord Nien Nunb’s mineral smuggling funding an illegal arms buildup.
Operating without support from the Republic, Leia struggles to rein in her misfit team and avoid a bloodbath against Nunb’s brutal private army. But a deadly droid conspiracy threatens to expose their deception before they can complete the mission. Outgunned and trapped behind enemy lines, Leia must channel her guerilla combat training and inner connection to the Force to have any hope of stopping Nunb’s imminent attack on Republic-allied worlds.
Wells excels at putting beloved characters in thrilling new situations that reveal undiscovered strengths and flaws. Euan Morton’s theatrical range and pacing bring exhilarating life to Leia’s tough bravado masking gnawing self-doubt. The wisecracks and misadventures of her motley squad provide endearing humor. Pulse-pounding action scenes and devious twists hold tension high through the final showdown.
While new listeners will find an immediately accessible adventure, continuity nods reward longtime fans with cameos and connections to Expanded Universe classics. Yet the beating heart of Razor’s Edge remains Leia: her burdens as a leader and legacy figure; her ideals tested by grim realities; her courage to follow her conscience even at the risk of her life and reputation.
Wells has crafted an essential new chapter revealing hidden sides of the indomitable Leia. Set against the lawless Outer Rim frontier where the Empire tightens its grip, Razor’s Edge explores timeless themes of moral duty, courage under fire, and the hard choices required even for the noblest causes. Euan Morton’s passionate narration makes this a high-stakes journey no Star Wars audiobook fan can miss.
