Wedge's Gamble: Star Wars Legends (Rogue Squadron)

By: Michael A. Stackpole

Narrated by: Marc Thompson

Led by Wedge Antilles, the legendary pilots of Rogue Squadron prepare to risk everything in their battle against the Empire.

Sleek, swift, and deadly, they are the X-wing fighters. And as the battle against the Empire rages across the vastness of space, the pilots risk both their lives and their machines for the cause of the Rebel Alliance. Now they must embark on a dangerous espionage mission, braving betrayal and death on the Imperial homeworld to smash the power of a ruthless foe!

It is the evil heart of a battered and reeling Empire: Coruscant, the giant city-world from whose massive towers the Imperial High Command directs the war. The Rebels will invade this mighty citadel in a daring move to bring the Empire to its knees. But first Wedge Antilles and his X-wing pilots must infiltrate Coruscant to gain vital intelligence information. Capture means death, or worse—trapped in the clutches of the vicious leader known as “Iceheart,” Ysanne Isard, now Emperor in all but name.

And one of Rogue Squadron’s own is already her slave, a traitor hidden behind a mask of innocence, working to betray both colleagues and the Rebellion itself.

Glad unabridged versions are coming back.

Both author and narrator are excellent. I hope more unabridged legends books will come. Marc Thompson is excellent as always as a narrator when it comes to Star Wars.

Thrilling Follow Up to Rogue Squadron

Wedge's Gamble is the second book in the wonderful legends series. Following the reintroduction of Rogue Squadron, this book focuses on the squadron's mission to take the world of Coruscant away from the remnants of the Empire. Imperial Director Ysanne Isard has a horrific gift for them.

This book was better than the first for me, fewer dog fights, which are harder to follow for me unless onscreen, and more time spent with the squadron members, getting to know them better. We also learn more about Coran and Mirax and their developing relationship. Action, drama, terror and more all make for a great classic story. We are left with a cliffhanger, but I have the next book already. I am so happy that we have unabridged audio productions of 5 books so far. Marc Thompson masterfully handles narration and character voices. I hope the entire series gets unabridged audiobooks it deserves.

good book, loud music and sound effects

music or sound effects sometimes overshadow book making it jard to hear well . good book

A stellar follow up to X-Wing

After blowing through book one, this entry continues with a simply wonderful performance by Thompson, who somehow manages to add a new voice for the slew of characters constantly being added into the narrative.
The stakes are higher, the plot thickening, and the twists are even tighter in the second entry of the X-wing series. Really hoping these unabridged stories continue as our heroes continue to carve their own stories into the legendary galaxy that once was…

An Absolute Masterpiece

Michael A. Stackpole provides an absolutely thrilling sequel to Rogue Squadron, with Wedge’s Gamble. Filled with tactical combat, spies and deception, and plenty of character development. A must-read for any Star Wars fan!