#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 edges 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 Darth 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 their futures 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 an
enemy that threatens even their combined might.
Praise for Thrawn: Alliances
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"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
