NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER • In this definitive novel, readers will follow Thrawn’s rise to power—uncovering the events that created one of the most iconic villains inStar Warshistory.
One of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the Galactic Empire, Grand Admiral Thrawn is also one of the most captivating characters in theStar Warsuniverse, from his introduction in bestselling author Timothy Zahn’s classicHeir to the Empire through his continuing adventures inDark Force Rising,The Last Command,and beyond. But Thrawn’s origins and the story of his rise in the Imperial ranks have remained mysterious. Now, inStar Wars: Thrawn,Timothy Zahn chronicles the fateful events that launched the blue-skinned, red-eyed master of military strategy and lethal warfare into the highest realms of power—and infamy.
Praise forThrawn
“The origin story of one of the greatestStar Warsvillains . . . a book that fans have wanted for decades.”—The Verge
“A satisfying tale of political intrigue . . . Thrawn’s observations and tactical thinking are utterly captivating.”—New YorkDaily News
“Quite the page-turner.”—Flickering Myth“The origin story of one of the greatest Star Wars villains . . . a book that fans have wanted for decades.”—The Verge
“A satisfying tale of political intrigue . . . Thrawn’s observations and tactical thinking are utterly captivating.”—New York Daily News
“Quite the page-turner.”—Flickering MythTimothy Zahnis 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 BestlCĒ