Specter of the past doesnt get the extra nostalgia star that the thrawn trilogy does because i didnt read it until college. Zahn continues on from the strained relationship between luke skywalker and the emperors former hand, mara jade. Hugo awardwinning author timothy zahn made his triumphant return to the star wars universe in this first of an epic twovolume series in which the new republic must face its most. Hugo awardwinning author timothy zahn makes his triumphant return to the star warsr universe in this first of an epic new twovolume series in which the new republic must face its most dangerous. Specter of the past hugo awardwinning author timothy zahn makes his triumphant return to the star warsr universe in this first of an epic new twovolume series in which the new republic must face its. Great characters such as talon karrde and mara jade are returned to the fore, as well as new ones who you just love to hate. Specter of the past by timothy zahn overdrive rakuten. The novel is set in 19 aby, 10 years after the events of the last.
Timothy zahn is one of the reasons why i read star wars novels, and his continuing storyline continues in these books and. Timothy zahn is a science fiction novelist best known for the thrawn trilogy. Since then he has published nearly seventy short stories and novelettes, nineteen novels, and three short fiction collections. With that being said, this work is far superior to any non timothy zahn star wars books around. With that being said, this work is far above any type of nontimothy zahn star wars books around. Heir to the empire book by timothy zahn thriftbooks. Specter of the past is all about setting up the plot of the next title, vision of the future, which is up to par with. Zahns plots are constantly incredible, and the story in this book is unquestionably no special case. Zahn is best known for his star wars novels heir to the empire, dark force rising, the last command, specter of the past, vision of the future, survivors quest, outbound flight, allegiance, choices of one, and scoundrels, with more than four million copies of his books in print. When i was in junior high i was given a copy of heir to the empire, the first of the thrawn trilogy. Set in 19 aby, the two books explore the end of the galactic civil war. Princess leia is trying desperately to hold the loose coalition of interests known as the new republic together long enough to see the evil empire finally vanquished. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Introduced in the 1991 timothy zahn novel heir to the empire, he is an.
Timothy zahn is the unparalleled master of the literary eu of star wars. Timothy zahn has 240 books on goodreads with 622931 ratings. Specter of the past and its sequel vision of the future particularly suffered from the cutting block when produced by bantam audio books. Specter of the past hugo awardwinning author timothy zahn makes his triumphant return to the star warsr universe in this first of an epic new twovolume series in which the new republic must face its most dangerous enemy yeta dead imperial warlord. Timothy zahn s most popular book is heir to the empire star wars. Star wars legends the hand of thrawn hugo awardwinning author timothy zahn makes his triumphant return to the star wars r universe in this first of an epic new twovolume series in which the new republic must face its most dangerous enemy yeta dead imperial warlord. Hugo award winning author timothy zahn makes his triumphant return to the star warsr. So why would i be even mildly disappointed with it. Zahns specter of the past 1997 finds thrawn seemingly resurrected ten years after his death.
Introduced in the 1991 timothy zahn novel heir to the empire, he is an imperial military commander who has taken control of the galactic empire s remaining forces five years after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi. In the first of two new novels, zahn heir to the empire, bantam, 1991 turns in his usual highcaliber performance in the ongoing star wars spaceopera saga. Timothy zahn is the author of more than forty novels, nearly ninety short stories and novellas, and four shortfiction collections. Now luke skywalker, princess leia, and han solo must battle to. Timothy zahn books list of books by author timothy zahn. When i was in junior high i was given a copy of heir to the empire, the first of the thrawn trilogy and the launching of the star wars alternate literary universe. Alongside dark empire, zahn s thrawn trilogy consisting of heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last command began an explosion of expanded universe media. He is best known for his five star wars books heir to the empire, dark force rising, the last command, specter of the past, and vision of the future. A star wars novel specter of the past book summary. Read from net search books by rating android app menu. Specter of the past is all about setting up the plot of the next title, vision of the future, which is up to par with the thrawn trilogy novels.
His trilogy heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last command did almost as much as the movie. Specter of the past by timothy zahn from amazons fiction books store. Timothy zahn returns to star wars with his best surviving characters, karrde, mara jade, and admiral pellaeon. Hugo awardwinning author timothy zahn made his triumphant return to the star wars universe in this first of an epic twovolume series in which the new. It is written by the forerunner in sw fiction, timothy zahn check out his first star wars trilogy, heir to the empire. This book really doesnt follow that well from the rather excellent thrawn trilogy that precedes it. Following these works, star wars novels and story collections by authors such as kevin j. On the one side, we have the majority of our most loved legends going off in various ways to perceive what is really going on and what should be possible. Timothy zahn has been writing science fiction since 1975. Hugo awardwinning author timothy zahn makes his triumphant return to the star warsr universe in this first of an epic new twovolume series in which the new republic must face its. Then zahn wrote specter of the past, the first of the hand of thrawn duology, and i believed again. Zahn is best known for his star wars novels heir to the empire, d.
Star wars legends the hand of thrawn ebook written by timothy zahn. While most of the public, including hardcore fans, expected star wars to slowly fade away, zahn surprised everyone with his 1991 novel heir to the empire that quickly found its way to the top of the new york times best seller list. Buy a cheap copy of heir to the empire book by timothy zahn. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the new. From timothy zahn, hugo award winner and new york times bestselling author of two landmark star wars series, comes an original new tale featuring a renegade space pilot, his unusual alien partner, and an unknown cargo that can change the course of galactic history. Both the blackcollar and the backlash mission were released in one joint novel titled blackcollar in 2006. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Star wars specter of the past audiobook by timothy zahn. Hugo awardwinning author timothy zahn makes his triumphant return to the star warsr universe in this first of an epic new twovolume series in which. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. Star wars legends the hand of thrawn hugo awardwinning author timothy zahn makes his triumphant return to the star wars r universe in this first of an epic new two. Hugo awardwinning author timothy zahn made his triumphant return to the star wars universe in this first of an epic twovolume series in which the new republic must face its most dangerous enemy yet. Its still good stuff, though certainly much better than the majority of the extended universe work. His trilogy heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last command did almost as much as the movie trilogys rerelease to create new interest in luke, leia, and han solo.
This is one of my favorite books of the star wars expanded universe. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With his first trilogy, he had no canon material he had to follow, allowing him an essentially clean slate with which to work. This is complete list of works by american science fiction and fantasy author timothy zahn. It was first published by bantam spectra on november 3, 1997. Specter of the past is the first book in the hand of thrawn duology by timothy zahn. Hugo awardwinning author timothy zahn makes his triumphant return to the star warsr universe in this first of an epic new twovolume series in which the. Timothy zahn is often credited with the revival and, frankly, the survival of star wars after the original trilogy films left theaters. Grand admiral thrawn is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. Specter of the past 1997 is the first of the two hand of thrawn novels by timothy zahn, which follow his thrawn trilogy. The book masterly provides well thought out schemes, plans, and events leading to book two of the duology, vision of the future, both definitely did not displease. Specter of the past is the first in the hand of thrawn duology, timothy zahns spectacular return to the star wars universe after his incredible thrawn trilogy began the renewed expanded universe. Specter of the past marks the triumphant return of timothy zahn to the celebrated star warsr universe in a novel that brings together all the trademark action, suspense, startling revelations, and brilliant spectacle worthy of the name star wars. The three cobra trilogies are an ongoing series of adventure novels set in a space opera future where cobras, augmented supersoldiers, defend.
Specter of the past is the first of a new series, the hand of thrawn. Hugo awardwinning author timothy zahn makes his triumphant return to the star warsr universe in this first of an epic new twovolume series in which the new republic. Spectre of the past is the first of a twobook series and is the continuation of timothy zahns grand admiral thrawn trilogy. For its time, it was very good, but the simple fact is that timothy zahns star wars novels are so rich and full of detail and intricate plot that having them abridged into little threehour segments is like literary butchery. Bantam spectras spectre of the past is book one of the hand of thrawn duology by award winning timothy zahn, author of the historic thrawn trilogy. The book masterly provides well thought out schemes, plans, and events leading to book. The hand of thrawn duology comprises two novels, specter of the past, and vision of the future, both written by timothy zahn. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read specter of the past.
Other books include the cobra series, the quadrail series, and the young adult dragonback series. Narration for the unabridged audio version was performed by marc thompson. While his thrawn trilogy is usually considered best, this is perhaps his most daring work. Now luke skywalker, princess leia, and han solo must battle to safeguard the fledgling new republic from a dead imperial warlord and from itself. Star wars specter of the past by timothy zahn for sale online. Hugo awardwinning author timothy zahn makes his triumphant return to the star warsr universe in this first of an epic new twovolume series in which the new republic must face its most dangerous enemy yeta dead imperial warlord. Narration for the abridged audio version was performed by anthony heald. Here is a quick description and cover image of book specter of the past star wars. Star wars specter of the past audiobook by timothy zahn download. Timothy zahn is the hugo awardwinning author of more than thirty sf novels, including the dragonback series, as well as night train to rigel, the third lynx, blackcollar.
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