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Specter of the Past: Star Wars Legends (The Hand of Thrawn)

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By Timothy Zahn

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Part of Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn Duology – Legends

Part of Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn Duology – Legends

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Category: Space Opera

Category: Space Opera

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Category: Space Opera | Audiobooks

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    About Specter of the Past: Star Wars Legends (The Hand of Thrawn)

    Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn makes his triumphant return to the Star Wars(r) universe in this first of an epic new two-volume series in which the New Republic must face its most dangerous enemy yet–a dead Imperial warlord.

    The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn–the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history–has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long-prophesied victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unraveling in the face of two inexplicable threats–one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps most dangerous of all, are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings.

    About Specter of the Past: Star Wars Legends (The Hand of Thrawn)

    Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn makes his triumphant return to the Star Wars(r) universe in this first of an epic new two-volume series in which the New Republic must face its most dangerous enemy yet–a dead Imperial warlord.

    The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn–the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history–has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long-prophesied victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unraveling in the face of two inexplicable threats–one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps most dangerous of all, are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings.

    Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

    About Specter of the Past: Star Wars Legends (The Hand of Thrawn)

    Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn makes his triumphant return to the Star Wars(r) universe in this first of an epic new two-volume series in which the New Republic must face its most dangerous enemy yet–a dead Imperial warlord.

    The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn–the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history–has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long-prophesied victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unraveling in the face of two inexplicable threats–one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps most dangerous of all, are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings.

    About Specter of the Past: Star Wars Legends (The Hand of Thrawn)

    Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn makes his triumphant return to the Star Wars(r) universe in this first of an epic new two-volume series in which the New Republic must face its most dangerous enemy yet–a dead Imperial warlord.

    The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn–the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history–has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long-prophesied victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unraveling in the face of two inexplicable threats–one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps most dangerous of all, are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings.

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    About Timothy Zahn

    Timothy Zahn is the author of more than fifty novels, more than a hundred short stories and novelettes, and five short-fiction collections. In 1984, he won the Hugo Award for Best Novella. Zahn is best known for his Star Warsnovels (Thrawn, Thrawn: Alliances, Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The… More about Timothy Zahn

    About Timothy Zahn

    Timothy Zahn is the author of more than fifty novels, more than a hundred short stories and novelettes, and five short-fiction collections. In 1984, he won the Hugo Award for Best Novella. Zahn is best known for his Star Warsnovels (Thrawn, Thrawn: Alliances, Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The… More about Timothy Zahn

    About Timothy Zahn

    Timothy Zahn is the author of more than fifty novels, more than a hundred short stories and novelettes, and five short-fiction collections. In 1984, he won the Hugo Award for Best Novella. Zahn is best known for his Star Warsnovels (Thrawn, Thrawn: Alliances, Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The… More about Timothy Zahn

    About Timothy Zahn

    Timothy Zahn is the author of more than fifty novels, more than a hundred short stories and novelettes, and five short-fiction collections. In 1984, he won the Hugo Award for Best Novella. Zahn is best known for his Star Warsnovels (Thrawn, Thrawn: Alliances, Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The… More about Timothy Zahn

    Product Details

    Category: Space Opera

    Mass Market Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Del Rey
    Sep 01, 1998 | 400 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-7/8 | ISBN 9780553298048

    Category: Space Opera

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Del Rey
    Jun 28, 2011 | 400 Pages | ISBN 9780307796158

    Category: Space Opera | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $22.50
    Published by Random House Audio
    Sep 17, 2013 | 880 Minutes | ISBN 9780804128483

    Category: Space Opera | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $9.99
    Published by Random House Audio
    Feb 20, 2007 | 180 Minutes | ISBN 9780553753387

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    Praise

    “Zahn turns in his usual high-caliber performance.”–Library Journal

    “Longtime fans should get considerable pleasure from this addition to the saga.”–Publishers Weekly

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