Thrawn: Alliances (Star Wars) (Unabridged)
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4.5 • 810 Ratings
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- $19.99
Publisher Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader team up against a threat to the Empire in this thrilling novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.
“I have sensed a disturbance in the Force.”
Ominous words under any circumstances, but all the more so when uttered by Emperor Palpatine. On Batuu, at the edge of the Unknown Regions, a threat to the Empire is taking root—its existence little more than a glimmer, its consequences as yet unknowable. But it is troubling enough to the Imperial leader to warrant investigation by his most powerful agents: ruthless enforcer Lord Vader and brilliant strategist Grand Admiral Thrawn. Fierce rivals for the Emperor’s favor and outspoken adversaries on Imperial affairs—including the Death Star project—the formidable pair seem unlikely partners for such a crucial mission. But the Emperor knows it’s not the first time Vader and Thrawn have joined forces. And there’s more behind his royal command than either man suspects.
In what seems like a lifetime ago, General Anakin Skywalker of the Galactic Republic and Commander Mitth’raw’nuruodo, officer of the Chiss Ascendancy, crossed paths for the first time. One on a desperate personal quest, the other with motives unknown . . . and undisclosed. But facing a gauntlet of dangers on a far-flung world, they forged an uneasy alliance—neither remotely aware of what his future held in store.
Now, thrust together once more, they find themselves bound again for the planet where they once fought side by side. There they will be doubly challenged—by a test of their allegiance to the Empire . . . and by an enemy that threatens even their combined might.
Praise for Thrawn: Alliances
“It’s a science fiction beach read in the best way, brisk and amusing, with some cool additions to the Star Wars galaxy.”—Den of Geek
“Like all of Zahn’s novels set in a galaxy far, far away, it’s an essential read for anyone looking for an artistically done adventure.”—CNET
Customer Reviews
Thrawn Is great.
I’m a bit more than half way through the book and I like it a lot but Vader acts like a child in this book. Don’t like his portrayal. One would think Vader would regard Thrawn highly with how often he succeeds and how he doesn’t lose troops. I feel like. After got really dumbed down in this. I know he he cold blooded, ruthless, and a killer but he isn’t stupid.
Meh
No where near the first one. Too much jumping around from the present to the past and back to the future, til I got so confused about what was going on. I was also very disappointed that it didn’t have Thrawn giving us his words of wisdom at the beginning of all the chapters like in book one.
The Thrawn Method
Even though this is a fictional story, Thrawn shows skills, abilities and mannerisms which I hope to employ some day. The way he speaks and handles tense situations shows all the right signs of a leader. And I hope to become a great leader someday :)