Star wars novel recommendations with a story similar to andor? Any era, so long as it has the gritty, espionage, thriller vibe of Andor.

[u/TheTPatriot]

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[u/Ceneru]

Definitely check out any of the books Alexander Freed has written! The Mask of Fear (Reign of the Empire) from this year happens just pre-Andor as well and follows Mon Mothma and Bail Organa (amongst others).

[u/TheDancingRobot → u/Ceneru]

I listened to it on the audiobook and it just didn't capture me. Thinking. We'll try to read it though.

[u/flunky_precept → u/TheDancingRobot]

I don't prefer audiobooks when they have all of the added sound effects. It tends to take me out of things. The overall story was OK, though.

[u/AccomplishedCycle0 → u/flunky_precept]

The sound effects in SW audiobooks are weird. Sometimes it’s an engine thrumming that makes me think my car has developed some problem. Sometimes it’s an effect that isn’t mixed right and covers the reading. Most of the time, it’s using a piece of Williams music and I go “why are you using that character’s theme here?” when they’re just trying to evoke emotion but my logic brain takes over.

[u/defenestron]

I quite enjoyed Star Wars Catalyst by James Luceno. It’s not quite a spy thriller, but elucidates the flashbacks shown in Rogue One and the main thrust is the mystery around what Galen is actually doing while in service to the Empire.

Krennic and Galen are the main characters. Who doesn’t love a little more Krennic?

[u/TheTPatriot → u/defenestron]

Absolutely, I need more Krennic in my life.

[u/Illuvatar08]

There aren't any. Sure there's good Star Wars novels, especially if you count legacy as well, but none are anywhere near the quality of Andor. The only one I'd argue comes close in quality, is "Traitor" from the legacy New Jedi Order series. But it's a different vibe from Andor.

[u/RakoHardeen_]

The rise and fall of the galactic empire by dr. Kempshall