Magnificent trilogy! Layers of intricate plot and character development; the stories unhindered by the common and banal practice of spending a fourth of the book recapping the previous series. Also, refreshing to have a taste of another perspective besides the tame (and often predictable) Jedi. Overall, really enjoyed the non stop action and deeper understanding of the Sith line and its predecessors. Five full stars for this author's impressive array of talent in an epic series, that if done improperly (reference the last three POS movies/stories released), taint a wonderfully built empire of science fiction. It's a shame this trilogy wasn't on the big screen instead. Just the same, thank you Mr. Karpyshyn for restoring much of my lost enthusiasm for 'Star Wars.' An appropriate end to the enjoyable Darth Bane trilogy. Reading these books reminded me how much I miss the days of a single author trilogy. The last few story arcs in the Expanded Universe (Legacy of the Force and Fate of the Jedi) were massive, sprawling, nine book monstrosities that rotated between three authors. I think I like this way better. It feels more cohesive, more tightly knit.There are a few problems with the final book in this trilogy. I think the "Zannah and Bane misunderstand one another" plot was fine for the second book, but here it becomes a little overused. Nevertheless, there's a lot that I still enjoyed. Seeing the difference between a Sith and a Dark Jedi was fun and I think that Bane and Zannah's duel is suitably epic. It's also nice to see that both characters remain true to their ideals to the very end. It might seem strange to describe evil villains as idealists, but both Bane and Zannah are exactly that.In the end, I'd say this trilogy is worth reading. Bane is a great character. I know it will never happen, but I'd really like to see a movie or video game about him some day.
What do You think about Dynasty Of Evil (2009)?
Darth Bane didn't seem to be as strong as he was in the previous 2 books...
—Adhim
Great book would recommend to any star wars fan.
—jasel
Good ending, I wish there was a forth book.
—nicolas
