"I have sensed a disturbance in the Force." Ominous words under any circumstances, but all the more so when uttered by Emperor Palpatine. On Batuu, at the edges of the Unknown Regions, a threat to the Empire is taking root--its existence little more than a glimmer, its consequences as yet unknowable. But it is troubling enough to the Imperial leader to warrant investigation by his most powerful agents: ruthless enforcer Lord Darth Vader and brilliant strategist Grand Admiral Thrawn. Fierce rivals for the emperor's favor, and outspoken adversaries on Imperial affairs--including the Death Star project--the formidable pair seem unlikely partners for such a crucial mission. But the Emperor knows it's not the first time Vader and Thrawn have joined forces. And there's more behind his royal command than either man suspects. In what seems like a lifetime ago, General Anakin Skywalker of the Galactic Republic, and Commander Mitth'raw'nuruodo, officer of the Chiss Ascendancy, crossed paths for the first time. One on a desperate personal quest, the other with motives unknown . . . and undisclosed. But facing a gauntlet of dangers on a far-flung world, they forged an uneasy alliance--neither remotely aware of what their futures held in store. Now, thrust together once more, they find themselves bound again for the planet where they once fought side by side. There they will be doubly challenged--by a test of their allegiance to the Empire . . . and an enemy that threatens even their combined might.

Thrawn, Book 1: Star Wars

Zahn, Timothy

Del Rey an imprint of Random House a division of Pemguin Random House LLC

Random House, Incorporated

Penguin Publishing Group

United States, United States of America

Thrawn Series - Book 1, Jan 30, 2018

Reprint, 2018

cut text off due to tight binding

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 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

"Rescued from exile by Imperial soldiers, Thrawn proved to be indispensable to Emperor Palpatine and the Empire. Ambitious and a warrior never to be underestimated, one promotion followed another. Follow the events that launched the blue-skinned, red-eyed master of military strategy and lethal warfare into the highest realms of power and infamy as Thrawn rises to Admiral."-- Provided by publisher

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