Specter of the Past Star Wars Legend..., Timothy Zahn
Specter of the Past Star Wars Legend..., Timothy Zahn
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Specter of the Past: Star Wars Legends (The Hand of Thrawn)
Book I

Author: Timothy Zahn

Narrator: Marc Thompson

Unabridged: 14 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 09/17/2013

Synopsis

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 Timothy Zahn

It is not often that you hear of someone going through several years of postgraduate education, who ends up turning a hobby into their life's, paying, productive work. Such is the unusual story of American author, Timothy Zahn, who was born in 1951, grew up in Lombard, IL and graduated with a B.S. Degree in physics from Michigan State University. He then proceeded to the University of IL where he received his M.S. Degree in 1975. After beginning his doctorate in physics, his advisor passed away, and he never did complete the studies.

Zahn had started writing as a hobby, so when his plans changed, he took his writing of science fiction to a higher level. Zahn is best known for his Thrawn Star Wars series of novels. He has also had other novels of fantasy and science fiction. There are also many works that he has penned in short story fiction.

Zahn and his wife Anna live in Bandon, Oregon and have one son, Corwin Zahn.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Scott on September 16, 2015

Thank God for Timothy Zahn. I don’t say that lightly, either, or ironically, as in “Thank God for burritos” or “Thank God for Internet porn”. It’s not a simple throw-away praise to the heavens. It’s heartfelt. And this from someone who doesn’t necessarily believe in the heavens or God or all that stu......more

Goodreads review by Jerry on May 06, 2024

A Quickie Review Timothy Zahn may have been the one that kicked Star Wars literature into high gear with the original Thrawn trilogy, but his writing style has always left something to be desired, in my opinion. The story itself is as involving as the movies, and has a great cliffhanger ending; still......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on February 07, 2017

This book is still much, much, much better than a lot of the Star Wars novels I've read, but it's not as good as I remember it being. Granted, my standards weren't suuuuuper high in 2004. I was young, and very, very distracted by the whole THING of being a freshman in college. Plus, all I realllllly......more

Goodreads review by Chris Lee (away) on January 09, 2023

What I enjoy most about Timothy Zahn Star Wars books are the well-executed plots. They are the perfect mix of nostalgia, intrigue, and action. If you are wanting something a bit deeper or that covers a wide, fleshed-out world, this is not the plot you are looking for. //The New Republic is in shambl......more

Goodreads review by Craig on September 04, 2020

Zahn was my favorite Star Wars writer, and this was an interesting return to his classic Thrawn run. Han and Leia deserved more of a break. Luke and Mara had it going on. Can we pretend that they're still out there keeping on and keeping on in an alternate dimension or something, and that they didn'......more

Quotes

"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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