Timothy Zahn

La novela superventas que dio lugar al fenómeno editorial de Star WarsCinco años después de la destrucción de la Estrella de la Muerte y la derrota de Darth Vader y el Emperador, la galaxia se esfuerza por curar las heridas de la guerra. La princesa Leia y Han Solo estan casados y esperan gemelos, y Luke Skywalker se ha convertido en el primero de una esperada estirpe de nuevos caballeros Jedi. Pero a miles de años luz de ahi se encuentra el ultimo acolito del Emperador, el brillante y mortifero Gran Almirante Thrawn, que se ha apoderado de los restos de la flota imperial y la ha apuntado al fragil corazon de la Nueva Republica. Este oficial tan singular ha hecho dos descubrimientos vitales que podrian llegar a destruir todo aquello por lo que tanto han luchado los valientes de la Alianza Rebelde. Star Wars: Heir to the Empire

La última orden cierra la trilogía de Thrawn, uno de los villanos más temidos del universo Star Wars.La República asediada se tambalea tras los ataques del Gran Almirante Thrawn, que ha reunido los restos del ejercito imperial y ha repelido a los rebeldes con una tecnologia abominable recuperada de la fortaleza secreta del Emperador: los soldados clon. Mientras Thrawn prepara su asedio final, Han y Chewbacca intentan formar una coalicion de contrabandistas para lanzar un ataque desesperado contra el Imperio. Mientras tanto, Leia mantiene unida la Alianza y se prepara para el nacimiento de sus gemelos: dos nuevos Jedi. La Republica, abrumada por las naves y los clones liderados por Thrawn, tiene una ultima oportunidad... enviar un pequeño ejercito liderado por Luke Skywalker a la fortaleza que alberga las terribles maquinas de clonacion de Thrawn. Ahi les espera un peligro final: el Jedi oscuro C'baoth dirige la batalla final contra los rebeldes y reune fuerzas para acabar lo que empezo: la destruccion de Luke Skywalker.

Timothy Zahn nos relata los aciagos sucesos que propulsaron al maestro de tez azul y ojos rojos hasta los círculos más elevados del poder…y la infamiaDespués de que Thrawn sea rescatado del exilio po

Más allá de los confines de la galaxia se encuentran las Regiones Desconocidas: caóticas, no cartografiadas y prácticamente intransitables, cargadas de secretos ocultos y peligros. Y entre ese caos turbulento se refugia la Ascendencia, hogar de los enigmaticos chiss y las Nueve Familias Regentes que los lideran. La paz de la Ascendencia, una isla de calma y estabilidad, se rompe tras un audaz ataque contra la capital chiss que no deja ninguna pista sobre el enemigo. Desconcertada, la Ascendencia le encarga a uno de sus oficiales militares mas brillantes que descubra al asaltante desconocido? un recluta de origenes humildes, pero que es adoptado por la poderosa familia de los Mitth, que lo llamara Thrawn. Respaldado por el poder de la Flota Expansionaria y ayudado por su colega almirante Ar?alani, Thrawn empieza a encontrar las respuestas que busca. Pero mientras su primer comando se adentra en la extensa region del espacio que los chiss conocen como el Caos, entiende de que la mision que le han encomendado no es lo que aparenta.Y la amenaza contra la Ascendencia no ha hecho mas que empezar. Descubre los origenes de Thrawn dentro de la Ascendencia Chiss en el primer libro de una epica nueva trilogia de Star Wars del autor superventas Timothy Zahn.

El último triunfo de Thrawn aún está reciente. Ha conducido a los chiss a la victoria y ha glorificado la familia Mitth, pero la verdadera amenaza contra la Ascendencia aún no ha sido eliminada. Su enemigo no lanza amenazas ni ultimatos, no cuenta con naves en los confines del Caos. Sus armas se ocultan tras sonrisas y generosidad: regalos gratuitos, servicios prestados altruistamente? Por toda la Ascendencia, sucesos aparentemente insignificante pueden presagiar el fin de los chiss. Cuando Thrawn y la Flota de Defensa Expansionaria unen fuerzas para desenmascarar la conspiracion descubren una verdad estremecedora: en lugar de invadir sus capitales o saquear sus recursos, su enemigo golpea los fundamentos de la Ascendencia, intentando incentivar las diferencias entre las Nueve Familias Regentes y, debajo de estas, las Cuarenta Grandes Casas. Cuando las rivalidades y sospechas siembran la discordia entre aliados, cada guerrero debe decidir que es lo mas importante para el: la seguridad de su familia o la supervivencia de la Ascendencia. Thrawn y sus aliados corren a salvar a la Ascendencia Chiss frente a un enemigo desconocido.

Segunda novela de la nueva trilogía de Thrawn. Novela canónica escrita por el autor best seller the Star Wars, Timothy Zahn."He sentido una perturbación en la Fuerza". Palabras ominosas en cualquier circunstancia, pero mas aun cuando las pronuncia el emperador Palpatine. En Batuu, en los limites de las Regiones Desconocidas , una amenaza para el Imperio esta arraigando: su existencia es poco mas que un destello, sus consecuencias aun no se conocen.Pero es lo suficientemente inquietante para el lider imperial como para justificar la investigacion de sus agentes mas poderosos: el implacable Lord Darth Vader y el brillante estratega Gran Almirante Thrawn. Rivales feroces por el favor del emperador y adversarios francos en los asuntos imperiales, incluido el proyecto Estrella de la Muerte.

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 theStar Warsuniverse, from his introduction in bestselling author Timothy Zahn's classicHeir to the Empire,through his continuing adventures inDark 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, inStar 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.

Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader ally against a threat to the Empire in this new novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.The sequel to New York Times bestseller Thrawn, Thrawn: Alliances will continue to follow the rise of Grand Admiral Thrawn to the heights of Imperial power—and accompany him into the past, witnessing his first encounter with the man who will one day become Darth Vader.

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. After Thrawn is rescued from exile by Imperial soldiers, his deadly ingenuity and keen tactical abilities swiftly capture the attention of Emperor Palpatine. And just as quickly, Thrawn proves to be as indispensable to the Empire as he is ambitious; as devoted as its most loyal servant, Darth Vader; and a brilliant warrior never to be underestimated. On missions to rout smugglers, snare spies, and defeat pirates, he triumphs time and again--even as his renegade methods infuriate superiors while inspiring ever greater admiration from the Empire. As one promotion follows another in his rapid ascension to greater power, he schools his trusted aide, Ensign Eli Vanto, in the arts of combat and leadership, and the secrets of claiming victory. But even though Thrawn dominates the battlefield, he has much to learn in the arena of politics where ruthless administrator Arihnda Pryce holds the power to be a potent ally or a brutal enemy. All these lessons will be put to the ultimate test when Thrawn rises to admiral--and must pit all the knowledge, instincts, and battle forces at his command against an insurgent uprising that threatens not only innocent lives but also the Empire's grip on the galaxy--and his own carefully laid plans for future ascendancy.

To make his biggest score, Han's ready to take even bigger risks. But even he can't do "this" job solo. "NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER Han Solo should be basking in his moment of glory. After all, the cocky smuggler and captain of the "Millennium Falcon" just played a key role in the daring raid that destroyed the Death Star and landed the first serious blow to the Empire in its war against the Rebel Alliance. But after losing the reward his heroics earned him, Han's got nothing to celebrate. Especially since he's deep in debt to the ruthless crime lord Jabba the Hutt. There's a bounty on Han's head--and if he can't cough up the credits, he'll surely pay with his hide. The only thing that can save him is a king's ransom. Or maybe a gangster's fortune? That's what a mysterious stranger is offering in exchange for Han's less-than-legal help with a riskier-than-usual caper. The payoff will be more than enough for Han to settle up with Jabba--and ensure he never has to haggle with the Hutts again. All he has to do is infiltrate the ultra-fortified stronghold of a Black Sun crime syndicate underboss and crack the galaxy's most notoriously impregnable safe. It sounds like a job for miracle workers . . . or madmen. So Han assembles a gallery of rogues who are a little of both--including his indispensable sidekick Chewbacca and the cunning Lando Calrissian. If anyone can dodge, deceive, and defeat heavily armed thugs, killer droids, and Imperial agents alike--and pull off the heist of the century--it's Solo's scoundrels. But will their crime really pay, or will it cost them the ultimate price? Praise for "Scoundrels" " " "Rapid-fire adventure [that] adds yet another dimension of enjoyment to a rousing galactic romp."--"Library Journal" " " "Highly entertaining . . . excellent "Star Wars" . . . There are "many" twists and turns [and] Zahn manages to find ways to twist them one step further than you'd expect."--Examiner.com "["Scoundrels"] brings freshness to the franchise."--"USA Today" "From the Hardcover edition."

Han Solo should be basking in his moment of glory. After all, the cocky smuggler and captain of the Millennium Falcon just played a key role in the daring raid that destroyed the Death Star and landed the first serious blow to the Empire in its war against the Rebel Alliance. But after losing the reward his heroics earned him, Han's got nothing to celebrate. Especially since he's deep in debt to the ruthless crime lord Jabba the Hutt. There's a bounty on Han's head—and if he can't cough up the credits, he'll surely pay with his hide. The only thing that can save him is a king's ransom. Or maybe a gangster's fortune? That's what a mysterious stranger is offering in exchange for Han's less-than-legal help with a riskier-than-usual caper. The payoff will be more than enough for Han to settle up with Jabba—and ensure he never has to haggle with the Hutts again. All he has to do is infiltrate the ultra-fortified stronghold of a Black Sun crime syndicate underboss and crack the galaxy's most notoriously impregnable safe. It sounds like a job for miracle workers . . . or madmen. So Han assembles a gallery of rogues who are a little of both—including his indispensable sidekick Chewbacca and the cunning Lando Calrissian. If anyone can dodge, deceive, and defeat heavily armed thugs, killer droids, and Imperial agents alike—and pull off the heist of the century—it's Solo's scoundrels. But will their crime really pay, or will it cost them the ultimate price?

Never before has the incendiary mix of action, politics, and intrigue that has become Timothy Zahn's trademark, been mmore evident that in this new Star Wars epic. On the heels of the stunning events chronicled in Star Wars: A New Hope, the newly minted heroes of the Rebellion-fledgling Jedi Luke Skywalker, smuggler turned reluctant freedom-fighter Han Solo, and Princess Leia Organa, a bold leader with a world to avenge-must face the harsh realities of the cataclysmic conflict into which they have so bravely plunged. From this point forward, legends will grow, treachery will abound, and lives will be irrevocably altered, in the long, hard fight to counter the fist of tyranny and restore hope to a galaxy too long in darkness. The destruction of the Death Star by the Rebel Alliance was a decisive blow against the Empire, but Palpatine and his monstrous enforcer, Darth Vader, are no less of a threat. The brutal extermination of Alderaan not only demonstrated the magnitude of their murderous power, but served as a chilling testament to their resolve to crush the Rebel uprising. Standing against them, Skywalker, Solo, and the Princess remain uncertain opponents. Luke is gifted and brave, but unschooled in the power he possesses. Han has doubts about waging someone else's war-and his contentiousness is one more burden for Leia to bear as she struggles to help keep the Rebellion alive. The three have been sent to mediate a dispute between Rebel Alliance factions in Shelsha Sector-agitating matters by forcing Han to deal not only with pirates, but with his more dreaded enemy, politics. At the same time, Mara Jade-all of eighteen and yearsaway from her fateful meeting with Luke-is serving her evil master, Palpatine, well in her role as the Emperor's Hand: tracking suspected treachery in the Empire to what may be high places-while trying to stay out of Darth Vader's way. But the Rebels will prove to be only one of the Empire's concerns. For Imperial Stormtrooper Daric LaRone, his faith in the Empire shaken by the wanton destruction of Alderaan, will commit a sudden and violent act of defiance, and take four other enforcers with him, in a desperate bid to elude their masters' wrath. Each of these fateful actions, whether sanctioned, secret, or scandalous, will expose brutality and co

Before the Clone Wars began, a group of Jedi led by Master Jorus C'baoth lobbied the Republic Senate to fund a project to search for and contact intelligent life outside the known galaxy. Six Jedi Masters, 12 Jedi Knights, and 50,000 additional support personnel boarded an incredible starship and left on their adventure... only to disappear without a trace. This was the Jedi's first encounter with the aliens called the Chiss, and the New Republic's future arch-enemy, Thrawn. But until Luke Skywalker and his wife Mara headed out for the Unknown Regions in Survivor's Quest, the fate of the Outbound Flight Project remained an enigma.

It's five years after Return of the Jedi: the Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven out the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi Twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights. But thousand of light-years away, the last of the emperor's warlords has taken command of the shattered Imperial Fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the new Republic. For this dark warrior has made two vital discoveries that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to build. The explosive confrontation that results is a towering epic of action, invention, mystery, and spectacle on a galactic scale--in short, a story worthy of the name Star Wars.

After nearly a decade of brutal warfare, three mighty factionsthe enigmatic protoss, the savage zerg, and the terrans, humanitys descendants in the sectorhave entered a cease-fire, but the peace is tenuous at best. When the sudden restoration of an incinerated planet is brought to light, tensions erupt. Neutrality swings back to hostility, and old enemies are accused of developing biological weapons to reignite the bitter conflict.An expedition of terran and protoss soldiers and researchers is deployed to investigate the mysterious zerg planet and its inhabitants intentions. But the lush alien landscape is host to other denizens, creatures shrouded in shadow, and should they be unleashed, they will change the fate of the entire galaxy.

There is a special 20th anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel that reignited the entire Star Wars publishing phenomenon—featuring an Introduction and annotations from award-winning author Timothy Zahn, exclusive commentary from Lucasfilm and Del Rey Books, and a brand-new novella starring the ever-popular Grand Admiral Thrawn. The biggest event in the history of Star Wars books, Heir to the Empire follows the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia after they led the Rebel Alliance to victory in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. Five years after the Death Star was destroyed and Darth Vader and the Emperor were defeated, the galaxy is struggling to heal the wounds of war, Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting twins, and Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of new Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor's warlords—the brilliant and deadly Grand Admiral Thrawn—has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic. For this dark warrior has made two vital discoveries that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to create. The explosive confrontation that results is a towering epic of action, invention, mystery, and spectacle on a galactic scale—in short, a story worthy of the name Star Wars.

Never before has the incendiary mix of action, politics, and intrigue that has become Timothy Zahn's trademark, been more evident that in this new Star Wars epic. On the heels of the stunning events chronicled in Star Wars: A New Hope, the newly minted heroes of the Rebellion — fledgling Jedi Luke Skywalker, smuggler turned reluctant freedom-fighter Han Solo, and Princess Leia Organa, a bold leader with a world to avenge — must face the harsh realities of the cataclysmic conflict into which they have so bravely plunged. From this point forward, legends will grow, treachery will abound, and lives will be irrevocably altered, in the long, hard fight to counter the fist of tyranny and restore hope to a galaxy too long in darkness.