The Wrath of Darth Maul, a junior novel in the Star Wars Legends continuity, was penned by Ryder Windham. Scholastic initially released it as a hardcover on January 1, 2012. This book delves into the backstory of Darth Maul, drawing inspiration and adapting narratives from various other works, including "Restraint," "End Game," and Star Wars Episode I Journal: Darth Maul.
Born from fury
Taken when just a child and then instructed within the Sith ways, he rose to become the apprentice serving the greatest evil the galaxy has ever witnessed….
Honed by the dark side
Following years spent secretly plotting, he and his Master intend to exact revenge upon the Jedi Order—and the once powerful Republic will begin to crumble….
The brutal tale of Darth Maul has been hidden in mystery—but no longer.
Ryder Windham also authored other similar biographical works, and The Wrath of Darth Maul follows in that tradition: The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader (2007), The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi (2008), and A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker (2009). These four books were compiled into a digital collection titled Star Wars: Lives & Adventures in 2014.
According to The Essential Reader's Companion, a reference book from 2012, the events in The Wrath of Darth Maul occur around 21 BBY, with flashbacks reaching as far back as 51 BBY, 48 BBY, 44 BBY, 41 BBY, 39 BBY, and 32 BBY. Chronologically, it is situated between the novels Republic Commando: True Colors (2007) and MedStar I: Battle Surgeons (2004).
The novel incorporates and modifies scenes originating from other Darth Maul-focused stories, including "Restraint" (2011), "End Game" (2012), and Star Wars Episode I Journal: Darth Maul (2000).
- ISBN 9780545383271 ; January 1 , 2012 ; Scholastic Inc. ; US hardcover [1]
- ISBN 9780545433679 ; January 2012; Scholastic Inc.; US hardcover, school market edition [4]
- ISBN 9781484717240 ; May 4 , 2014 ; Disney–Lucasfilm Press ; US eBook [5]