Heir To The Empire by Timothy Zahn
Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, Volume 1
Set five years after the fall of the Galactic Empire, the book follows the New Republic as it struggles to maintain peace in the galaxy. The remnants of the Empire, under the strategic command of Grand Admiral Thrawn, are regrouping and pose a new threat. Thrawn's tactical genius and his discovery of a hidden cache of Emperor Palpatine's warships give him the tools to challenge the New Republic. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo face personal challenges and the burden of leadership as they fight to protect the fledgling democracy from both external and internal turmoil. The story weaves a complex tapestry of intrigue, betrayal, and battles, setting the stage for a new chapter in the Star Wars saga.
The 13737th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 404
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 88th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 5982nd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)