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  • The Perfect Weapon

  • Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  • By: Delilah S. Dawson
  • Narrated by: January LaVoy
  • Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,910 ratings)

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The Perfect Weapon

By: Delilah S. Dawson
Narrated by: January LaVoy
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Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens with this exclusive ebook short story set shortly before the events of the film, featuring a quick-witted mercenary who takes big risks for bigger rewards—and now faces the challenge that will take her to the edge.

There are plenty of mercenaries, spies, and guns for hire in the galaxy. But probably none as dangerous and determined as Bazine Netal. A master of disguise—and lethal with a blade, a blaster, or bare handed—she learned from the best. Now it’s her turn to be the teacher—even if schooling an eager but inexperienced recruit in the tricks of her trade is the last thing she wants to do. But it’s the only way to score the ship she needs to pull off her latest job.

An anonymous client has hired Bazine to track down an ex-stormtrooper and recover the mysterious package he’s safeguarding. Payment for the mission promises to be astronomical, but the obstacles facing Bazine will prove to be formidable. And though her eager new sidekick has cyber skills crucial to the mission, only Bazine’s razor-sharp talents will mean the difference between success or failure—and life or death.

©2015 Delilah S. Dawson (P)2015 Random House Audio
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Great Story.

What did you love best about The Perfect Weapon?

The story and characters had such potential.

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I just wish it had been a lot longer.

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Solid! Spy! Sh1t!

I honestly can't place why I don't give it a FIVE across the board. It just wasn't perfect. But! It was real dang close. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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A good listen that feels like Star Wars.

Was a decent listen that felt like Star Wars. I found moments where the narrator was distracting but I was able to get back into the story quickly.

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Awesome Short!

Great short story to read/listen to while waiting for ep8. this review must be twenty words long do I will fill it by saying, what's in the box?!?!?!? Vader's helmet?

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Superficial

All fuff no crunch. It was fun, but missed an opportunity to really matter. No mysteries revealed.

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An unnecessary but enjoyable story

What did you love best about The Perfect Weapon?

The story was a great exercise in world building. While we didn't need this minor cameo-sized character explained, it was well done and interesting.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The main character Bazine Netal is an interesting mix of villain, bounty hunter, and actual human being.

What about January LaVoy’s performance did you like?

As always January LaVoy is engaging and interesting.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, as a very short story it is an easy one sitting listen.

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Great story!

It was a great story, however It was just too short! No lightsaber battles but cool story line.

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Entertaining!

Of all the new canon books I have enjoyed this short story the most. The character is one I would love to hear more about. A great short story leaving you wanting more!

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Amazing

I loved everything bout this book the reader the writer everything was just perfect.Great job

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good for the time it was

could be very good if given more time to develop dont know why they didn't just write a 6-8 novel

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