Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

Unavailable
Star Wars: Specter of the Past
Unavailable
Star Wars: Specter of the Past
Unavailable
Star Wars: Specter of the Past
Audiobook14 hours

Star Wars: Specter of the Past

Written by Timothy Zahn

Narrated by Marc Thompson

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

4/5

()

Currently unavailable

Currently unavailable

About this audiobook

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.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateSep 17, 2013
ISBN9780804128483
Unavailable
Star Wars: Specter of the Past
Author

Timothy Zahn

Timothy Zahn is the New York Times–bestselling science fiction author of more than forty novels, as well as many novellas and short stories. Best known for his contributions to the expanded Star Wars universe of books, including the Thrawn trilogy, Zahn also wrote the Cobra series and the young adult Dragonback series—the first novel of which, Dragon and Thief, was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Zahn currently resides in Oregon with his family.

More audiobooks from Timothy Zahn

Related to Star Wars

Related audiobooks

Action & Adventure Fiction For You

View More

Related articles

Reviews for Star Wars

Rating: 3.872422650257732 out of 5 stars
4/5

388 ratings9 reviews

What did you think?

Tap to rate

Review must be at least 10 words

  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    One of my favorite Star Wars books. Timothy Zahn kept me interested until the very end. He did a great job with the personalities of the characters.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is a great book about human nature disguised in the trappings of a sci-fi setting. How many times do we let our own concerns get in the way of what is best for a bigger group. I liked also the exploration of how much a government should be responsible for - it is timely today in the United States. I've been reading newer Star Wars releases, so it's been fun to go back and see Luke, Han, and Leia when they are younger and know less.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Timothy Zahn returns to finish what he started in the Thrawn Trilogy. While a separate story in its own right, you really have to read the first set of books to follow some of the happenings in this series. While I don't recommend this series as strongly as Zahn's first one, it was definitely a good continuation.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Thrawn has a full name! Now we can all practice pronouncing it! Don't fret, we're only human, without the vocal apparatus capacity to get it right, so no offence will be taken. Oh, yeah, and some really, really good-looking actor gets cast as Thrawn of the 7 syllables and two glottal stops in an Imperial production. No, really. Wonder why all the folks on the cover look so worried?
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I enjoyed the story, it is clearly setting up the next book in the series, as expected. The storyline predominately focuses on the politics of the New Republic and waning Empire, so for that reason not everyone will enjoy it. I did however and am looking forward to starting the other title in the duology.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Amazing as always. Some new characters were brought in that were hard to follow, but I'm sure they will flesh out in the next book.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Of all the Star Wars authors, Timothy Zahn has given us the best stories and the most interesting plot lines. He also develops the characters and each acts as what you would expect them to do. And this is another example where he does all the right things. And to top it off, he brings back the best character / villain in a way that will make you wonder why no one else has done something similar. I only have one regret: that I finished it too fast and there's not more too read. Well, there is the second book which concludes the story so I guess I can also regret that there won't be a third.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The Empire have finally realised that the only path to survival is to lay aside their differences and pull a truce, ending the long war between Imperials and the New Republic. The only obstacle that remains though is will the New Republic truly accept their offer? The New Republic already has a bigger problem, a struggle with an uprising Caamas issue urging on a civil war and possibly leading to the downfall of the New Republic. Bantam Spectra’s 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 two of the duology, Vision of the Future, both definitely did not displease.
  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    1/5
    While Star Wars novels are hardly literary masterpieces, this one was particularly lame.