Specter of the Past: Star Wars Legends (the Hand of Thrawn) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780553298048)

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.

Author: Timothy Zahn
ISBN-10: 0553298046
ISBN-13: 9780553298048
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Language: English
Published: 09/01/1998
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 6.94h x 4.25w x 1.14d