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Heir to the Empire

1992528 pagesDel Rey

Synopsis

Five years after the fall of the Empire, the New Republic faces a new threat. The last of the Emperor's warlords, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has emerged from the Unknown Regions with a powerful fleet and a brilliant strategic mind. He seeks to crush the fragile new government and restore Imperial rule. Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo must rally their allies and confront this dangerous new enemy before the galaxy is plunged back into darkness.

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About the author

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.

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Han SoloProtagonist
Luke SkywalkerProtagonist
Princess Leia OrganaProtagonist
Grand Admiral ThrawnAntagonist

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Thrawn Trilogy

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