The High Republic: Tempest Breaker is a canon audio drama, penned by Cavan Scott, that unfolds during the High Republic Era. The story centers around Lourna Dee, Keeve Trennis, and Avar Kriss. Random House Audio released it on December 3, 2024. A script book version of the audio drama is scheduled for publication on May 13, 2025.
In this brand-new Star Wars audiobook original, featuring a full cast narration, the Jedi reluctantly join forces with the infamous Lourna Dee.
Lourna Dee's character is complex; she isn't simply a villain or a hero. She is, at her core, a survivor. As a former Tempest Runner, she is wanted by both the Nihil and the Republic. She has managed to escape imprisonment and death at the hands of both factions on numerous occasions. However, even Lourna cannot escape the mysterious blight that consumes everything in its path. Marchion Ro, the Eye of the Nihil, claims to be the only one who knows how to stop it.
In desperation, the Republic and the Jedi approach Lourna with a proposition: assist the Jedi in halting the spread of the blight, and in exchange, Lourna will receive a clean slate and the freedom to shape her own destiny. Lourna, alongside Avar Kriss and Keeve Trennis – the very Jedi who once hunted her – spearheads the search for the Nihil's chief scientist, Baron Boolan. He is believed to be the only one with answers regarding the blight and Marchion Ro's true intentions._
Lourna must weigh the Republic's promise of freedom against her own survival instincts as her team ventures deeper into Nihil territory, directly into the dangers she has long avoided. When the opportunity to confront Marchion Ro arises, Lourna Dee might be willing to risk everything in her pursuit of revenge.
Marc Thompson narrated the audio drama, which Random House Audio released on December 3 2024. Corey Roberts recorded the audiobook at Pony Sound, and Justin Kilpatrick edited it. Paul Goodrich handled post-production and sound mixing. Kevin Thomsen served as the producer and director, with Nick Martorelli as the executive producer.