<b><i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER - In this definitive novel, readers will follow Thrawn's rise to power--uncovering the events that created one of the most iconic villains in <i>Star Wars</i> history.</b> <p/> 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 <i>Star Wars</i> universe, from his introduction in bestselling author Timothy Zahn's classic <i>Heir to the Empire</i> through his continuing adventures in <i>Dark Force Rising, </i> <i>The Last Command, </i> and beyond. But Thrawn's origins and the story of his rise in the Imperial ranks have remained mysterious. Now, in <i>Star Wars: Thrawn, </i> 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. <p/><b>Praise for <i>Thrawn</i></b> <p/>"The origin story of one of the greatest <i>Star Wars</i> villains . . . a book that fans have wanted for decades."<b><i>--The Verge</i></b> <p/> "A satisfying tale of political intrigue . . . Thrawn's observations and tactical thinking are utterly captivating."<b>--New York <i>Daily News</i></b> <p/> "Quite the page-turner."<b><i>--Flickering Myth</i></b><br><br><b>Author:</b> Timothy Zahn<br><b>Publisher:</b> Del Rey Books<br><b>Published:</b> 04/11/2017<br><b>Pages:</b> 448<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.50lbs<br><b>Size:</b>