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A Calculated Ascent: A Review of Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil

Timothy Zahn's "Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil" plunges us into the formative years of Grand Admiral Thrawn, a beloved Star Wars character, offering a fascinating glimpse into his stra...

Thrawn Ascendance: Greater Good ? A Stellar Start to a New Era, But With Room for Improvement

Timothy Zahn's return to the Star Wars universe with Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good is a welcome reunion. This first installment in a planned trilogy f...

Chaos Rising: A Solid Start to Thrawn's Rise (Review)

Timothy Zahn, the mastermind behind the original Thrawn trilogy, returns to the beloved Chiss Grand Admiral in "Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising," the first book in a new trilogy focusing on Thra...

A Calculated Betrayal: Reviewing "Thrawn: Treason"

Timothy Zahn's "Thrawn: Treason," the third installment in his acclaimed Thrawn trilogy, dives deep into the Grand Admiral's cunning mind and explores the complexities of loyalty, manipulation, and...

A Calculated Masterpiece: A Review of "Thrawn: Alliances"

Timothy Zahn, the architect of Grand Admiral Thrawn's original rise to infamy, returns in "Thrawn: Alliances," a captivating prequel exploring the intricate machinations between Thrawn and D...

Outbound Flight: A Journey Worth Taking, But Not Without Its Detours

Timothy Zahn's "Outbound Flight," set a full decade before the events of "A New Hope," offers a fresh perspective on the burgeoning galactic empire. The story follows Captain Jav...

A Galactic Renaissance: Reviewing "Heir to the Empire"

Timothy Zahn's Heir to the Empire is more than just a Star Wars novel; it's a landmark achievement that redefined what Expanded Universe (now Legends) storytelling could be. Set five years afte...

A Triumphant Return: Reviewing "Dark Force Rising"

Timothy Zahn’s Dark Force Rising , the second installment in his lauded Thrawn Trilogy, effortlessly surpasses its predecessor, escalating both the action and emotional stakes while delving deeper...

The Empire Strikes Back: A Review of "The Last Command"

Timothy Zahn’s The Last Command serves as the epic conclusion to his acclaimed Thrawn Trilogy. While it doesn't quite reach the groundbreaking heights of its predecessors, "Heir to the Empire"...

A Grand Admiral Rises: A Review of "Thrawn" by Timothy Zahn

Timothy Zahn's Thrawn introduces readers to one of Star Wars' most iconic villains, Grand Admiral Thrawn. Set after the events of Return of the Jedi , this novel delves into the cunning st...