After Thrawn is rescued from exile by Imperial soldiers, his deadly ingenuity and keen tactical abilities swiftly capture the attention of Emperor Palpatine. Just as quickly, Thrawn proves to be as indispensable to the Empire as he is ambitious; as devoted as its loyal servant, Anakin Skywalker; and a brilliant warrior never to be underestimated.
The must-have original Star Wars novel of the year so far
Timothy Zahn has written a
taut, intense and intelligent novel and although all-out action scenes might be sporadic, the action itself is derived from the fascinating insights to the political manoeuvrings and duplicitous alliances.
Star Wars: Thrawn is the I, Claudius of space opera at its finestA real page turner… This is
one of the best of the new Star Wars novels. If you are a Star Wars fan, especially of Rebels or the original novels, then it is a must read.. This is a well-constructed novel in its own right. The handling of the racism is very well done, and it shows how sci-fi novels can handle difficult subjects
Thrawn has now truly arrived in his strongest form, via the novel
Zahn’s return to the Star Wars universe is a triumph… Not only does Thrawn encompass every page he is inscribed on, but he remains an intricate and alluring afterthought when the narratives shift to the fortunes of the young Arindha Pryce
It is essential reading for every Star Wars fan. And In truth, it deserves a worthy sequel to build upon the foundations laid down by Zahn’s tireless efforts
Timothy Zahn is the author of more than forty novels, nearly ninety short stories and novellas, and four short-fiction collections. In 1984, he won the Hugo Award for Best Novella. Zahn is best known for his Star Wars novels (
Heir to the Empire,
Dark Force Rising,
The Last Command,
Specter of the Past,
Vision for the Future,
Survivor's Quest,
Outbound Flight,
Allegiance,
Choices of One, and
Scoundrels), with more than four million copies of his books in print. Other books inlcude the Cobra series, the Quadrail series, and the young adult Dragonback series. Zahn has a B.S. in physics from Michigan State University and an M.S. from the University of Illinois. He lives with his family on the Oregon coast.