The High Republic: Tempest Runner represents the script book adaptation of the canon audio drama bearing the same title. Cavan Scott is the author, with publication handled by Del Rey. Its release occurred on March 1, 2022 in the United Kingdom and on March 15, 2022 within the United States.
Venture into the perilous domain of Lourna Dee, a formidable adversary from the High Republic era, through the complete script of the Star Wars audio production Tempest Runner_.
The Nihil's tumultuous influence has spread throughout the galaxy, resulting in widespread devastation and sorrow. Among their ranks, Lourna Dee stands out as a particularly brutal figure. She skillfully avoids capture by the Jedi Order, commanding a ship named after one of the galaxy's most fearsome creatures: the Lourna Dee. However, the High Republic's defenders are relentless in their pursuit.
Following the downfall of her crew, Lourna is apprehended by the Jedi, but not before concealing her true identity, thereby becoming just another Nihil prisoner. Her jailers fail to recognize the dangerous entity they now hold captive. As with every unfortunate soul she has dispatched, their initial misjudgment lies in allowing her to live.
Lourna is fully resolved to ensure that their underestimation of her becomes their ultimate downfall.
Confined aboard a Republic correctional vessel, she is transported across the galaxy with the task of repairing the very destruction that she and her fellow Tempest Runners have inflicted. Yet, as Lourna devises her audacious escape plan, she forges alliances that evolve into potentially risky friendships. Separated from the Nihil, her renowned ship, her formidable weaponry, and her dreaded reputation, Lourna must chart her own course. But will this path lead to redemption, or will she emerge as an even more lethal menace than before?
During its production phase, the script book edition of The High Republic: Tempest Runner was provisionally titled "Proxima." Its announcement was made public via StarWars.com on November 29, 2021.
- ISBN 9780593358993 ; March 15 , 2022 ; Del Rey ; US hardcover [3]
- ISBN 9780593359006 ; March 15, 2022; Del Rey; US eBook [3]
- ISBN 9780593722152 ; September 26 , 2023 ; Random House Worlds ; US paperback [7]
- ISBN 9781529150193 ; January 3 , 2024; Del Rey; UK paperback [8]