NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this definitive novel, readers will follow Thrawn’s rise to power—uncovering the events that created one of the most iconic villains in Star Wars history. 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 the Star Wars universe, from his introduction in … universe, from his introduction in bestselling author Timothy Zahn’s classic Heir to the Empire through his continuing adventures in Dark 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, in Star 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 for Thrawn
“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 Myth
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Probably the *only* book of the new Star Wars books I’ll willingly read again, sadly.
Unlike the recent movies, this book was written by one of the authors who has been writing about the Star Wars universe for many years. It follows the original plot lines of the books and is FAR BETTER than much of what I have seen in the past couple of years.
Skip it and read the original Thrawn trilogy instead. Stick with the EU.
This was one of the best books I’ve read in a while. No shock that it was Zahn and Thrawn again. A must read for any Star Wars fan who read the original Thrawn trilogy!
this book was amazing for me, a long time Thrawn fan. Zahn gave new life to this beloved character in this canon novel. a highly recommended read!
This is a fantastic book. If anyone is interested in the new Star Wars canon, this will fill you in on the background of Grand Admiral Thrawn. This is a very interesting read, while, those who are fans of the old Thrawn books, will recognize that this is literally just a filling in of the background details that we already know of Thrawn.
It is Timothy Zahn at his best in story-telling the adventures. You get all of the tactical genius and excellent tid-bits that make his writing so thrilling to read. I highly recommend this book!
This story is about a master tactician. Who is a smart warrior but lacks in political savviness that causes some professional discord. With an assigned aide at his side their adventures and discourses are similar to Sherlock Holmes and Watson, dealing in investigation and getting into one’s opponent’s psyche. There are also the prejudices from the so-called elite humans that fail to stop the rise of the strategist. Great underdog rise tale who never stops trying to protect his home and his people.