--- product_id: 15788098 title: "Shadow of the Hegemon" brand: "orson scott card" price: "$22.73" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/15788098-shadow-of-the-hegemon store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Shadow of the Hegemon **Brand:** orson scott card **Price:** $22.73 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shadow of the Hegemon by orson scott card - **How much does it cost?** $22.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/15788098-shadow-of-the-hegemon) ## Best For - orson scott card enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted orson scott card brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Shadow of the Hegemon ## Images ![Shadow of the Hegemon - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HLQ0mP2-S.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A grand addition to Bean's saga *by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2005* Shadow of the Hegemon picks up directly after the events of Ender's Shadow and Ender's Game. The Formics have been vanquished, but the nations of Earth have been thrust into political turmoil. As powerful countries grapple for dominance, the brilliant strategic minds of the Battle School children are priceless to world leaders. Bean, Petra, and the rest of Ender's team are torn between personal ties, national allegiances, and enemies that want them killed. Achilles--the psychopathic killer from the first novels--is also out to seize power for himself, using his political clout as a Battle School student to insert himself in the inner circles of global leaders. As the story unfolds, the reader is caught up in a grand saga of international intrigue, personal passions and friendships, and Bean's own search for truth.Granted, your suspension of disbelief may be sorely tried in some sections (a 14 year old negotiating a non-aggression pact between India and Pakistan, for instance), but most of the action is believable and real. Some of the characters--Petra and Bean specifically--come across as rather bratty and arrogant early on, but it soon becomes evident that the book is about their own maturing and coming-of-age as much as it is about international warfare and politics.By the end of the novel, you will have fallen in love with the characters from Ender's Shadow all over again. Bean's search for his own humanity and religious struggling are heartfelt and true. Achilles' twisted machinations are as frighteningly real as ever. And the friendship, love, and compassion that binds Bean and his 'crew' together, through thick and thin, resonates long after the reader has closed the book.Some say the book lacks the action and originality of Ender's Shadow and Ender's Game. This may be true; it is more stereotypical sci-fi/historical fiction than its predecessors. But the core of the story is gold. The writing is impeccable, the characters are truly brilliant, and the experience is unforgettable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Good story, but audio strangeness and music are annoying *by D***A on Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2009* This is a good continuations of Ender's Shadow, but not quite at the same level as Ender's Shadow. A major annoyance throughout is every time one of the voice actors says the word "Hegemon" it is dubbed over with some other person's voice saying the word, which kills the flow of the story. The dubbed voice is not even close to whichever voice actor is speaking. At first I believed that it was momentary glitch in the media. until it repeated again, and again throughout the story. Also, someone should really have rethought the music to this as well.In the above I have hit all of the bad points of the audio book that I notice. It is still well worth the money, a good story, and I don't regret buying it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story *by M***2 on Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024* Great story. Can't get enough. I enjoy every word. Bean's story couldn't be left out of the complete work. Excellent! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/15788098-shadow-of-the-hegemon](https://www.desertcart.us/products/15788098-shadow-of-the-hegemon) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*