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Lockdown: Star Wars Legends (Maul) (Star Wars - Legends) Kindle Edition

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,499 ratings

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Set before the events of
Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, this new novel is a thrilling follow-up to Star Wars: Darth Plagueis.
 
It's kill or be killed in the space penitentiary that houses the galaxy’s worst criminals, where convicts face off in gladiatorial combat while an underworld gambling empire reaps the profits of the illicit blood sport. But the newest contender in this savage arena, as demonic to behold as he is deadly to challenge, is fighting for more than just survival. His do-or-die mission, for the dark masters he serves, is to capture the ultimate weapon: an object that will enable the Sith to conquer the galaxy.
 
Sith lords Darth Plagueis and Darth Sidious are determined to possess the prize. And one of the power-hungry duo has his own treacherous plans for it. But first, their fearsome apprentice must take on a bloodthirsty prison warden, a cannibal gang, cutthroat crime lord Jabba the Hutt, and an unspeakable alien horror. No one else could brave such a gauntlet of death and live. But no one else is the dreaded dark-side disciple known as Darth Maul.

Praise for Lockdown
 
“Schreiber . . . was a great choice for this novel, imbuing the story with a dark, foreboding tone while never quite stepping into the horror territories that
Death Troopers and Red Harvest took us.”Jedi News
 
“Fans of the dark side should rejoice.
Lockdown delivers a can’t-put-this-down tale of scum and villainy.”Club Jade
 
“[
Lockdown is] an action-packed ride that spins one entertaining chapter after another. The multiple layers of story keeps readers guessing what will happen next and just who will live and who will die. . . . It certainly adds to the character of Darth Maul while matching [Darth] Plagueis’s complexity with sheer fun. . . . Five out of five metal bikinis.”Roqoo Depot
 
“Somehow, Schreiber is able to skate the line between hard-hitting prison story and the adventure and excitement I love from
Star Wars in a way that doesn’t betray either genre. It’s really quite masterful.”Big Shiny Robot
 
Lockdown is an exciting, engaging read. . . . It actually lines up beautifully for a sequel, which I, for one, would love to read.”Coffee with Kenobi
 
“The novel makes
The Clone Wars better. It also illuminates The Phantom Menace. I think it’s the hallmark of the best tie-in fiction to resonate throughout other parts of the expanded universe in that way.”Knights’ Archive
 
“By the fiftieth page, I was hooked. . . .
Lockdown is a wonderful ‘antihero’ novel, where it’s just fine to root for the villain, because there are even worse things out there. This book was so fun and entertaining. I’ll have to keep an eye out for more Star Wars books from Schreiber.”Seattle Geekly

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“Schreiber . . . was a great choice for this novel, imbuing the story with a dark, foreboding tone while never quite stepping into the horror territories that Death Troopers and Red Harvest took us.”Jedi News

“Fans of the dark side should rejoice.
Lockdown delivers a can’t-put-this-down tale of scum and villainy.”Club Jade

“[
Lockdown is] an action-packed ride that spins one entertaining chapter after another. The multiple layers of story keeps readers guessing what will happen next and just who will live and who will die. . . . It certainly adds to the character of Darth Maul while matching [Darth] Plagueis’s complexity with sheer fun. . . . Five out of five metal bikinis.”Roqoo Depot

“Somehow, Schreiber is able to skate the line between hard-hitting prison story and the adventure and excitement I love from
Star Wars in a way that doesn’t betray either genre. It’s really quite masterful.”Big Shiny Robot

Lockdown is an exciting, engaging read. . . . It actually lines up beautifully for a sequel, which I, for one, would love to read.”Coffee with Kenobi

“The novel makes
The Clone Wars better. It also illuminates The Phantom Menace. I think it’s the hallmark of the best tie-in fiction to resonate throughout other parts of the expanded universe in that way.”Knights’ Archive

“By the fiftieth page, I was hooked. . . .
Lockdown is a wonderful ‘antihero’ novel, where it’s just fine to root for the villain, because there are even worse things out there. This book was so fun and entertaining. I’ll have to keep an eye out for more Star Wars books from Schreiber.”Seattle Geekly

About the Author

Joe Schreiber is the author of several novels, including Star Wars: Red Harvest, Star Wars: Death Troopers, Chasing the Dead, and Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick. He was born in Michigan but spent his formative years in Alaska, Wyoming, and Northern California. He lives in central Pennsylvania with his wife and two children.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E735G9G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Worlds (January 28, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5112 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 418 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0345509048
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I was born in Michigan in 1969 and lived all over: Alaska, California, Wyoming, all before age 10. The restlessness sank in -- after graduating from the University of Michigan, I just kept moving. I've lived in LA, New York, Philadelphia, Portland, Oregon, and Martha's Vineyard. Constant relocation forced me to be creative in my employment: I've been a pet-sitter, an office boy in a DC law office, waited tables and worked at something like six different Borders Bookstores...which has to be a record. These days I work as an MRI tech at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.

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Customers enjoyed the book's readability, entertaining storyline, and believable characters. They found the writing style well-written and easy to understand, with an engaging pace. The book was described as a great action-horror story with plenty of action and mystery. Readers appreciated the interesting characters and their development, with some loving and others disliked. Overall, customers felt the book met their expectations.

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115 customers mention "Readability"115 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability and find it entertaining with believable characters. They say it meets their expectations with plenty of action and exploration of the nature of the Dark Side. The book captures their attention and keeps them on edge.

"...To be fair, there are plenty of other great aspects to this book...GREAT and believable characters, as well as all their interactions with not just..." Read more

"Amazing read. Really amazing. After reading the new book about Tarkin, this book was a much needed gust of fresh air...." Read more

"...but if you are a fan of the character of Maul, then it is still worth checking out." Read more

"...I'm happy to report that this book definitely met my expectations, even if it didn't do it in quite the way I thought it would...." Read more

89 customers mention "Story quality"63 positive26 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it well-told with memorable characters and an atmospheric setting. The story offers suspenseful action and mystery, with a brisk pace. Readers appreciate the author's skill in describing horrific scenes. The believable portrayal of Darth Maul undercover is also praised.

"...This author certainly has a way of describing horrific scenes--which isn't surprising given that I'm reading that he's got a history in the horror..." Read more

"Excellent story! Suspenseful action and intriguing mystery. A brief preview into the events preceding TPM and the clone wars...." Read more

"...The story itself is loaded with action throughout and it's fun to see Maul face off against numerous challenges...." Read more

"...This makes the novel fairly action-packed since Maul is immediately seen as a worthy adversary for just about anything he can be pitted against and..." Read more

26 customers mention "Character development"21 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book. They find Maul an interesting character and the story engaging. However, some readers did not connect with the secondary characters as expected.

"...are plenty of other great aspects to this book...GREAT and believable characters, as well as all their interactions with not just each other, but..." Read more

"...The characters of the book are interesting, but some are overrated...." Read more

"...And a flawless killer. He’s not evil. He’s efficient. It’s a great book for lovers of Maul!..." Read more

"...Schreiber wrote after Maul's return in the Clone Wars and so adds character development that helps to explain his character based on that end result." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's writing style. They find it well-written, readable, and easy to follow. The descriptions are vivid, making the plot straightforward. Overall, readers describe the book as an engaging read that is enjoyable for summer reading.

"...chapters, but so much goodness stuffed inside them made this a fluid read for me. I reiterate, I finished this thing in like 4 or 5 hours...." Read more

"...the book, which though seem to come out of the blue, they are very well explained, such as the Worm, and actually add something special to the book:..." Read more

"...I'm very glad I did. Schreiber is a master of description and he shows off this talent from start to finish...." Read more

"...It was a fairly easy plot to follow and Maul's viciousness could not be in better hands for this novel." Read more

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"...The pacing is spot-on to my liking. Short chapters, but so much goodness stuffed inside them made this a fluid read for me...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2014
    Please bear in mind that I review this book as a Maul fan first, and Star Wars fan second. I may come off as a little biased because of that, but it is what it is. I'm a Darth Maul fan and I look for him to be presented to me in a believable way. I haven't read any Star Wars Canon before this one (and Shadow Hunter), so I can't begin to comment on continuity issues or other such aspects. That being said...

    Just a bit of background, I was born in 81 and never knew of Star Wars existence. I only got into Star Wars when they were re-released as Special Editions in theaters, and even then, I wasn't floored over them. Admittedly, I gravitated towards the prequels, but only because they were newer and thus felt more "familiar" to me (as movies in that time-frame and that technology would). Years have passed and I eventually realized the error of my ways and I can now say I have developed a healthier appreciation for the Original Trilogy. The prequels have their place, of course, but I can finally see what the big fuss was over the Originals.

    However!! The one character I desperately cling to as one of the BEST villains in the Star Wars Universe (that I personally have been exposed to) is DARTH MAUL. He was soaked with the Dark Side, causing mayhem for the Jedi. And then of course Vader came along and killed him after an epic battle of Sithly proportions, inevitably taking his place at the side of Darth Sidious, one of best battles in Star Wars history! Oh wait, that didn't happen? Of course not! Because he was reduced to the ranks of the blatantly stupid. Being on higher ground and still letting a Padawan fly up in front of him, land behind him, slice him in half, and all while still holding on to his ACTIVATED lightsaber!! And just to recap, Anakin performed the very same action and got himself dismembered for it two movies later! Needless to say, I was absolutely fumed, outraged, throwing a hissy fit, WHATEVER that he not only was robbed of the ample screen time he deserved, but also because he was killed off in such an insulting way to the type of character he was presented to be. I still can never forgive it. I plain and simply just love Darth Maul.

    So you better believe I was ALL OVER what little options there were to experience more of him. First it was with his book Shadow Hunter, which was awesome when I first read it because, well, MORE DARTH MAUL. Fast forward many years later and I discover Lockdown, which was phenomenally and insanely amazing (I read it in 4-5 hours!). Because it left me salivating for more, I rushed back to my Shadow Hunter again for a second read after spending years on my shelf. And well, Lockdown for the win. There's a special place in my heart for Shadow Hunter, always, but Lockdown is my new favorite Maul book.

    I won't delve into plot details, as plenty of reviewers have done a fine job of that already. But one detail I will mention--that may or may not be a very minor spoiler--is that throughout this book, Darth Maul is not permitted to use the Force, and thus must force (heh, just caught that pun) himself to resort to other means of getting his mission done. While I thought that would bother me at first, it actually SO WORKED. And here's why: tension. Suffocating, gut-wrenching tension. I gotta applaud this author because he really had me wondering just how in freaking world Maul was going to get through all his deadly situations without resorting to Force usage. Seriously, he'd be just smack dab in the middle of impending doom, and even though I know he'll survive of course, I STILL caught myself more than once thinking, "Omg, what are you going to do NOW? AHHH! *page flip!*" The tension was so THICK in so many places, it had me actually nervous for Maul. Overall, I simply loved how he's presented here; strict warrior with unmatched survivor instincts, killing quickly when he must, hesitating only when it suits his selfish needs. And the way he kills?? WOW. I even caught myself laughing going, "That's SO Maul." And I got so accustomed to him being forced into this situation when he's not using the Force, but only his brute, physical strength and cunning to get his way, that when the time comes for him to be more Sithly, I'm going AHHH THAT'S RIGHT! HECK YEAH! So for me to be so engrossed as to be surprised that, oh yeah, he IS a Sith and he DOES have some masterful abilities at the tips of his fingers, that says something about the writing. I should mention, though, that this isn't JUST a bunch of fighting. The beauty of this book is that there's so much more going on, INCLUDING fights. In fact, the fights/battles are almost a "nuisance" for Maul, who has more important things to be concerned over, but alas, he's gotta do what he's gotta do, and man, he does it so right. Super genius.

    To be fair, there are plenty of other great aspects to this book...GREAT and believable characters, as well as all their interactions with not just each other, but Darth Maul as well. The writing style is wonderful; it had to be if it sucked me into the tension as I mentioned earlier. The pacing is spot-on to my liking. Short chapters, but so much goodness stuffed inside them made this a fluid read for me. I reiterate, I finished this thing in like 4 or 5 hours. This author certainly has a way of describing horrific scenes--which isn't surprising given that I'm reading that he's got a history in the horror type genre for Star Wars novels. Even a wound is described to such poignant detail; it actually made me writhe in my chair just thinking about them. Like ow, that sounds like it hurts! I love when writing does that to me, makes it seem so real. So I shall chime in with all the other reviewers that this book does have some gore, not for the young readers. Some people may not stomach it. I personally appreciated the gore, and found it just right for the tone of the atmosphere. It was enough to make me cringe, but not gag or anything. As far as this book's relevance to other Star Wars novels, I wouldn't know as I mentioned earlier. I've got some catching up to do!

    So, in conclusion, if you're a Darth Maul fan as I am, and are looking to see him have some splendidly villainous moments as a warrior (without the need to have him force-choke everyone a'la Vader), then DO get this book. I am not minimizing the importance of the Force in the Star Wars Universe or anything, not at all. I'm merely highlighting the importance of what can be done WITHOUT the Force and who better to do it than Darth Maul? I highly, HIGHLY doubt Maul fans will regret purchasing this book. I know I sure didn't. In fact, I miss it. May even give it another read soon enough.

    P.S. This would make a SPLENDID movie. Oh if only it were possible....
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2015
    Amazing read. Really amazing. After reading the new book about Tarkin, this book was a much needed gust of fresh air.
    The book is very dark, and very violent, as one would expect when the main character is everyone's favourite sith lord, Darth Maul. Many of the scenes in the book are gastly and very violent, with limbs, eyes, heads flying everyone; it was difficult to read here and there, because of this, since the author goes to great lenghts to make sure than you really UNDERSTAND how someone is gutted or how his bones are ripped from his living body (yes, lovely, I know). The characters of the book are interesting, but some are overrated. The book shows us a different Maul, one who is not all confident and all powerful, but a sith with his own doubts and moments of loss. Though I have read a few rewies which condemn this side of Maul, I actually loved it, since it brings some humanity to the sith. Plus, from the books about Palpatine which I read, even the Emperor had some doubts here and there, thus, it makes only sense than his apprentice would also have some trust and faith issues from place to place. But, this only adds to the character, and only served to make Maul even greater and better. There are a lot of random things happening in the book, which though seem to come out of the blue, they are very well explained, such as the Worm, and actually add something special to the book: the unknown and unforseeable.There are several twists here and there, and a lot of dying. Really, almost everyone dies in very horrific and spectacular ways; i was actually surprised when some of the characters did survive the book.
    All in all, a very good read, interesting, fast paced, unpredictable (yes, Maul survives, we know that, but all the other characters are on unsafe ground) and with a somewhat interesting plot.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022
    Lockdown was one of the last novels written before Disney took over Lucasfilm, and as a result, it is one of the last Legends novels. The story is set about a year before The Phantom Menace when Sidious dispatches Maul to a space prison to pose as an inmate in order to make contact with a weapons dealer who is also in the prison in order to get a nuclear weapon that he has been building in the prison and sell it to a dark side coven called Bando Gora. The novel is kind of a mix of Star Wars and Death Race, because inmates of the prison are forced to partake in gladiator-style combat, and they have explosives in their chests to keep them in line.

    Overall, the book is good, but not great. The plot is a bit silly, but there is a lot of action and the story gives more depth to the character of Darth Maul than he had before in the material that is now Legends. Of course, that changed after Disney took over, but up to this point, Maul was not really developed much beyond what we saw of him in Episode I. I would not say that the novel is a must-read, especially since it is not canon, but if you are a fan of the character of Maul, then it is still worth checking out.
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Pablo Cafiso
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2023
    Another awesome Star Wars universe story. May the Force be with You!
  • Begeisterter Leser
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and full of action!
    Reviewed in Germany on November 7, 2024
    Maul is as badass as ever. The apex predator in a supermax prison among the worst the galaxy can throw at him—cool as hell!
  • Nabil Hussain
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dramatic and thrilling action-packed story.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2018
    This book was well written and featured a lot of action and drama. The plot was original and dynamic.
    There was a fair deal of intrigue as Darth Maul pursued the elusive Iram Radique. But there was typical fighting action, of which the reader became accustomed of, that from Darth Maul, a Sith Lord Apprentice.
    The setting was dark and malevolent ; an undercover mission of Darth Maul in a space prison.
    All these elements helped to create a pulsating and exciting story. There was some reference to Joe Schreiber's other Star Wars work : "Death Troopers " as well.
    Overall, a great work from Joe Schreiber.
  • valklotz
    4.0 out of 5 stars it got me locked down
    Reviewed in Germany on May 2, 2015
    I did buy it because I want to have all book ever written on SW. I did read it in a rush. It did not match entirely the stories before but hey, everybody tales the story as he recalls it...
    only 4 stars because it doesn't go too deep under.
  • JonAntilles05
    4.0 out of 5 stars Maul: Lockdown (spoiler free review)
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2014
    I have to be honest, when I first heard of this book's announcement I thought: do we really need another EU Maul story? I have to say I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it. I've read Joe Schreiber's previous two SW books; Death Troopers I thought was decent, just not very remarkable, and I remember liking Red Harvest, but not nearly as much as this book. The plot is solid, Schreiber has a good cast of characters that support Maul in the narrative; the author does seem to have a skill with a diverse myriad of characters that adds to the quality of the story. There are a couple of criticisms I have, the first being the chapters are far too short. Something I noticed with the last Schreiber SW books. Maybe its just his style when writing a novel, but it just feels to me they could of been a bit longer. The second would be the whole ambiguity as to when this novel is set. The timeline states it after 'Shadow Hunter'. Which to me is a bit hard to fathom, considering the events of the TPM are immediately after Shadow Hunter. But those two gripes are really very little and overall, the experience isn't ruined by those aspects reading the book.
    One thing I quite liked in the book was a plot point pertanining to something in the 'Darth Plagueis' novel that casts a new implication on what happened in that book.

    So overall, a good book, and a great book for SW fans.

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