4.5
Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn: Specter of the Past: Book I (AU Star Wars)
by Timothy Zahn
Product Description
From Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn comes a dramatic new chapter in the greatest science fiction epic ever told. Now Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo must battle to safeguard the fledgling New Republic from a dead Imperial warlord--and from itself.
Once the unquestioned master of countless solar systems, the Empire is tottering on the brink of total collapse. Day by day, neutral systems are rushing to join the New Republic coalition. But with the end of the war in sight, the New Republic has fallen victim to its own success. An unwieldy alliance of races and traditions, the confederation now finds itself riven by age-old animosities.
Princess Leia struggles against all odds to hold the New Republic together. But she has powerful enemies. An ambitious Moff Disra leads a conspiracy to divide the uneasy coalition with an ingenious plot to blame the Bothans for a heinous crime that could lead to genocide and civil war. At the same time, Luke Skywalker, along with Lando Calrissian and Talon Karrde, pursues a mysterious group of pirate ships whose crews consist of clones. And then comes the most startling news of all: Grand Admiral Thrawn--believed to be dead for ten years--is reported alive.The most cunning and ruthless warlord in Imperial history has seemingly returned to lead the Empire to triumph.
As Han and Leia try to prevent the unraveling of the New Republic in the face of this fearful and inexplicable threat from the past, Luke sets out to track down the rogue pirate ships. Lurking in the shadows is the enigmatic Major Tierce, a disciple of Emperor Palpatine, sharing his long-dead master's lust for power, schooled in the devious stratagems of Thrawn himself, and armed with his own dark plans for the New Republic and the Empire.
Specter of the Past marks the triumphant return of Timothy Zahn to the celebrated Star Wars(r) universe in a novel that brings together all the trademark action, suspense, startling revelations, and brilliant spectacle worthy of the name Star Wars.
Anthony Heald's film credits include A Time to Kill, The Client, The Pelican Brief and The Silence of the Lambs. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his performances in Anything Goes and Love! Valor! Compassion!
From Library Journal
More intergalactic capers from the author whose best-selling Heir to the Empire launched the current Star WarsR craze.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From the Publisher
Praise for the Star Wars(r) novels of Timothy Zahn:
Heir to the Empire
"Moves with a speed-of-light pace that captures the spirit of the movie trilogy so well, you can almost hear John Williams's soundtrack."
--The Providence Sunday Journal
"A splendidly exciting novel...read and enjoy. The magic is back."
--Nashville Banner
"Chock full of all the good stuff you've come to expect from a battle of good against evil."
--Daily News, New York
Dark Force Rising
"Continues [Zahn's] remarkable extrapolation from George Lucas's trilogy."
--Chicago Sun-Times
"Zahn has perfectly captured the pace and flavor of the Star Wars movies. This is space opera at its best."
--The Sunday Oklahoman
The Last Command
"Filled with characteristic Star Wars technology and cosmic battles...the detail and plot development far exceed what are possible in a two-hour movie."
--The Indianapolis Star
From the Inside Flap
From Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn comes a dramatic new chapter in the greatest science fiction epic ever told. Now Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo must battle to safeguard the fledgling New Republic from a dead Imperial warlord--and from itself.
Once the unquestioned master of countless solar systems, the Empire is tottering on the brink of total collapse. Day by day, neutral systems are rushing to join the New Republic coalition. But with the end of the war in sight, the New Republic has fallen victim to its own success. An unwieldy alliance of races and traditions, the confederation n
From Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn comes a dramatic new chapter in the greatest science fiction epic ever told. Now Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo must battle to safeguard the fledgling New Republic from a dead Imperial warlord--and from itself.
Once the unquestioned master of countless solar systems, the Empire is tottering on the brink of total collapse. Day by day, neutral systems are rushing to join the New Republic coalition. But with the end of the war in sight, the New Republic has fallen victim to its own success. An unwieldy alliance of races and traditions, the confederation now finds itself riven by age-old animosities.
Princess Leia struggles against all odds to hold the New Republic together. But she has powerful enemies. An ambitious Moff Disra leads a conspiracy to divide the uneasy coalition with an ingenious plot to blame the Bothans for a heinous crime that could lead to genocide and civil war. At the same time, Luke Skywalker, along with Lando Calrissian and Talon Karrde, pursues a mysterious group of pirate ships whose crews consist of clones. And then comes the most startling news of all: Grand Admiral Thrawn--believed to be dead for ten years--is reported alive.The most cunning and ruthless warlord in Imperial history has seemingly returned to lead the Empire to triumph.
As Han and Leia try to prevent the unraveling of the New Republic in the face of this fearful and inexplicable threat from the past, Luke sets out to track down the rogue pirate ships. Lurking in the shadows is the enigmatic Major Tierce, a disciple of Emperor Palpatine, sharing his long-dead master's lust for power, schooled in the devious stratagems of Thrawn himself, and armed with his own dark plans for the New Republic and the Empire.
Specter of the Past marks the triumphant return of Timothy Zahn to the celebrated Star Wars(r) universe in a novel that brings together all the trademark action, suspense, startling revelations, and brilliant spectacle worthy of the name Star Wars.
Anthony Heald's film credits include A Time to Kill, The Client, The Pelican Brief and The Silence of the Lambs. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his performances in Anything Goes and Love! Valor! Compassion!
From Library Journal
More intergalactic capers from the author whose best-selling Heir to the Empire launched the current Star WarsR craze.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From the Publisher
Praise for the Star Wars(r) novels of Timothy Zahn:
Heir to the Empire
"Moves with a speed-of-light pace that captures the spirit of the movie trilogy so well, you can almost hear John Williams's soundtrack."
--The Providence Sunday Journal
"A splendidly exciting novel...read and enjoy. The magic is back."
--Nashville Banner
"Chock full of all the good stuff you've come to expect from a battle of good against evil."
--Daily News, New York
Dark Force Rising
"Continues [Zahn's] remarkable extrapolation from George Lucas's trilogy."
--Chicago Sun-Times
"Zahn has perfectly captured the pace and flavor of the Star Wars movies. This is space opera at its best."
--The Sunday Oklahoman
The Last Command
"Filled with characteristic Star Wars technology and cosmic battles...the detail and plot development far exceed what are possible in a two-hour movie."
--The Indianapolis Star
From the Inside Flap
From Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn comes a dramatic new chapter in the greatest science fiction epic ever told. Now Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo must battle to safeguard the fledgling New Republic from a dead Imperial warlord--and from itself.
Once the unquestioned master of countless solar systems, the Empire is tottering on the brink of total collapse. Day by day, neutral systems are rushing to join the New Republic coalition. But with the end of the war in sight, the New Republic has fallen victim to its own success. An unwieldy alliance of races and traditions, the confederation n
Science fictionAudiobooksAbridged Audio - Fiction/Science Fiction & FantasyAudio Adult: Books On TapeScience Fiction - AdventureScience Fiction - Space Opera
RELEASED1997
PUBLISHERRandom House Audio
LENGTH3
LANGUAGEEN
Timothy Zahn (born Chicago, Illinois) is a writer of science fiction short stories and novels. His novella Cascade Point won the 1984 Hugo award. He is known for three Star Wars Expanded Universe novels, called the Thrawn Trilogy, which takes place after Return of the Jedi. He also wrote the young adult Dragonback series and the popular Conquerors' Trilogy.
4.5
Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn: Specter of the Past: Book I (AU Star Wars)
by Timothy Zahn
Product Description
From Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn comes a dramatic new chapter in the greatest science fiction epic ever told. Now Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo must battle to safeguard the fledgling New Republic from a dead Imperial warlord--and from itself.
Once the unquestioned master of countless solar systems, the Empire is tottering on the brink of total collapse. Day by day, neutral systems are rushing to join the New Republic coalition. But with the end of the war in sight, the New Republic has fallen victim to its own success. An unwieldy alliance of races and traditions, the confederation now finds itself riven by age-old animosities.
Princess Leia struggles against all odds to hold the New Republic together. But she has powerful enemies. An ambitious Moff Disra leads a conspiracy to divide the uneasy coalition with an ingenious plot to blame the Bothans for a heinous crime that could lead to genocide and civil war. At the same time, Luke Skywalker, along with Lando Calrissian and Talon Karrde, pursues a mysterious group of pirate ships whose crews consist of clones. And then comes the most startling news of all: Grand Admiral Thrawn--believed to be dead for ten years--is reported alive.The most cunning and ruthless warlord in Imperial history has seemingly returned to lead the Empire to triumph.
As Han and Leia try to prevent the unraveling of the New Republic in the face of this fearful and inexplicable threat from the past, Luke sets out to track down the rogue pirate ships. Lurking in the shadows is the enigmatic Major Tierce, a disciple of Emperor Palpatine, sharing his long-dead master's lust for power, schooled in the devious stratagems of Thrawn himself, and armed with his own dark plans for the New Republic and the Empire.
Specter of the Past marks the triumphant return of Timothy Zahn to the celebrated Star Wars(r) universe in a novel that brings together all the trademark action, suspense, startling revelations, and brilliant spectacle worthy of the name Star Wars.
Anthony Heald's film credits include A Time to Kill, The Client, The Pelican Brief and The Silence of the Lambs. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his performances in Anything Goes and Love! Valor! Compassion!
From Library Journal
More intergalactic capers from the author whose best-selling Heir to the Empire launched the current Star WarsR craze.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From the Publisher
Praise for the Star Wars(r) novels of Timothy Zahn:
Heir to the Empire
"Moves with a speed-of-light pace that captures the spirit of the movie trilogy so well, you can almost hear John Williams's soundtrack."
--The Providence Sunday Journal
"A splendidly exciting novel...read and enjoy. The magic is back."
--Nashville Banner
"Chock full of all the good stuff you've come to expect from a battle of good against evil."
--Daily News, New York
Dark Force Rising
"Continues [Zahn's] remarkable extrapolation from George Lucas's trilogy."
--Chicago Sun-Times
"Zahn has perfectly captured the pace and flavor of the Star Wars movies. This is space opera at its best."
--The Sunday Oklahoman
The Last Command
"Filled with characteristic Star Wars technology and cosmic battles...the detail and plot development far exceed what are possible in a two-hour movie."
--The Indianapolis Star
From the Inside Flap
From Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn comes a dramatic new chapter in the greatest science fiction epic ever told. Now Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo must battle to safeguard the fledgling New Republic from a dead Imperial warlord--and from itself.
Once the unquestioned master of countless solar systems, the Empire is tottering on the brink of total collapse. Day by day, neutral systems are rushing to join the New Republic coalition. But with the end of the war in sight, the New Republic has fallen victim to its own success. An unwieldy alliance of races and traditions, the confederation n
From Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn comes a dramatic new chapter in the greatest science fiction epic ever told. Now Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo must battle to safeguard the fledgling New Republic from a dead Imperial warlord--and from itself.
Once the unquestioned master of countless solar systems, the Empire is tottering on the brink of total collapse. Day by day, neutral systems are rushing to join the New Republic coalition. But with the end of the war in sight, the New Republic has fallen victim to its own success. An unwieldy alliance of races and traditions, the confederation now finds itself riven by age-old animosities.
Princess Leia struggles against all odds to hold the New Republic together. But she has powerful enemies. An ambitious Moff Disra leads a conspiracy to divide the uneasy coalition with an ingenious plot to blame the Bothans for a heinous crime that could lead to genocide and civil war. At the same time, Luke Skywalker, along with Lando Calrissian and Talon Karrde, pursues a mysterious group of pirate ships whose crews consist of clones. And then comes the most startling news of all: Grand Admiral Thrawn--believed to be dead for ten years--is reported alive.The most cunning and ruthless warlord in Imperial history has seemingly returned to lead the Empire to triumph.
As Han and Leia try to prevent the unraveling of the New Republic in the face of this fearful and inexplicable threat from the past, Luke sets out to track down the rogue pirate ships. Lurking in the shadows is the enigmatic Major Tierce, a disciple of Emperor Palpatine, sharing his long-dead master's lust for power, schooled in the devious stratagems of Thrawn himself, and armed with his own dark plans for the New Republic and the Empire.
Specter of the Past marks the triumphant return of Timothy Zahn to the celebrated Star Wars(r) universe in a novel that brings together all the trademark action, suspense, startling revelations, and brilliant spectacle worthy of the name Star Wars.
Anthony Heald's film credits include A Time to Kill, The Client, The Pelican Brief and The Silence of the Lambs. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his performances in Anything Goes and Love! Valor! Compassion!
From Library Journal
More intergalactic capers from the author whose best-selling Heir to the Empire launched the current Star WarsR craze.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From the Publisher
Praise for the Star Wars(r) novels of Timothy Zahn:
Heir to the Empire
"Moves with a speed-of-light pace that captures the spirit of the movie trilogy so well, you can almost hear John Williams's soundtrack."
--The Providence Sunday Journal
"A splendidly exciting novel...read and enjoy. The magic is back."
--Nashville Banner
"Chock full of all the good stuff you've come to expect from a battle of good against evil."
--Daily News, New York
Dark Force Rising
"Continues [Zahn's] remarkable extrapolation from George Lucas's trilogy."
--Chicago Sun-Times
"Zahn has perfectly captured the pace and flavor of the Star Wars movies. This is space opera at its best."
--The Sunday Oklahoman
The Last Command
"Filled with characteristic Star Wars technology and cosmic battles...the detail and plot development far exceed what are possible in a two-hour movie."
--The Indianapolis Star
From the Inside Flap
From Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn comes a dramatic new chapter in the greatest science fiction epic ever told. Now Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo must battle to safeguard the fledgling New Republic from a dead Imperial warlord--and from itself.
Once the unquestioned master of countless solar systems, the Empire is tottering on the brink of total collapse. Day by day, neutral systems are rushing to join the New Republic coalition. But with the end of the war in sight, the New Republic has fallen victim to its own success. An unwieldy alliance of races and traditions, the confederation n
Science fictionAudiobooksAbridged Audio - Fiction/Science Fiction & FantasyAudio Adult: Books On TapeScience Fiction - AdventureScience Fiction - Space OperaFiction / Science Fiction / Adventure
RELEASED1997
PUBLISHERRandom House Audio
LENGTH3
LANGUAGEEN
Timothy Zahn (born Chicago, Illinois) is a writer of science fiction short stories and novels. His novella Cascade Point won the 1984 Hugo award. He is known for three Star Wars Expanded Universe novels, called the Thrawn Trilogy, which takes place after Return of the Jedi. He also wrote the young adult Dragonback series and the popular Conquerors' Trilogy.
