{"product_id":"thrawn-alliances-star-wars-9780525481287","title":"Thrawn: Alliances (Star Wars)","description":"\u003cb\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER \u003c\/b\u003e- \u003cb\u003eGrand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader team up against a threat to the Empire in this thrilling novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I have sensed a disturbance in the Force.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOminous 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThrawn: Alliances\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It's a science fiction beach read in the best way, brisk and amusing, with some cool additions to the Star Wars galaxy.\"\u003cb\u003e--Den of Geek\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"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.\"\u003cb\u003e--CNET\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimothy Zahn\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than forty novels, nearly ninety short stories and novellas, and four short-fiction collections. In 1984, he won the Hugo Award for Best Novella. Zahn is best known for his \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e novels (\u003ci\u003eHeir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Specter of the Past, Vision of the Future, Survivor's Quest, Outbound Flight, Allegiance, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eChoices of One, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Scoundrels\u003c\/i\u003e), with more than four million copies of his books in print. Other books include the Cobra series, the Quadrail series, and the young adult Dragonback series. Zahn has a B.S. in physics from Michigan State University and an M.S. from the University of Illinois. He lives with his family on the Oregon coast.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Worlds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50591485690130,"sku":"9780525481287","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3d5dbdb3-b253-4dd8-8313-be4fccd0353e.jpg?v=1732091853","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/thrawn-alliances-star-wars-9780525481287","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}