Timothy Zahn Boeken

Op de planeet Honoghr ontdekt Leia Organa Solo dat het Rijk zich al jarenlang van lage methoden bedient om het trotse Noghrivolk - de privécommando's van de Dark Lord, grootadmiraal Thrawn - aan zich te binden. De Noghri zullen nu moeten beslissen of ze zich van het Rijk afkeren en zich eventueel aansluiten bij de Nieuwe Republiek. Intussen komt Han Solo op de planeet New Cov op het spoor van iemand die de locatie kent van de vijftig jaar eerder verdwenen, uit tweehonderd Dreadnaughtkruisers bestaande Katanavloot - de Zwarte Macht - ooit de trots van de Oude Republiek. Gaandeweg geraakt Luke Skywalker op de planeet Jomark diep in de problemen door de macht van de Duistere Kant, gepersonificeerd door Jedi-Meester C'baoth, die overduidelijk krankzinnig is. Overleven wordt voor alledrie, Leia, Han en Luke, een noodzaak, vooral om te voorkomen dat grootadmiraal Thrawn het bevel over de Dreadnaughtvloot op zich neemt en zodoende een ernstige bedreiging zal vormen voor het voortbestaan van de Nieuwe Republiek.

Vijf jaar na de beslissende slag waarmee Return of the Jedi werd besloten, zijn prinses Leia en Han Solo getrouwd. Hun aandacht wordt echter vooral opgeëist door de zware taken die meekomen met de formering van de Nieuwe Republiek. Elders manifesteert Luke Skywalker zich als de eerste van een nieuwe generatie Jedi's van wie de vrede in het universum afhangt. Want tot duizenden lichtjaren verderop vinden nog steeds heftige schermutselingen plaats. De enige overgebleven Dark Lord, grootadmiraal Thrawn, heeft het bevel over de keizerlijke vloot op zich genomen. Met zijn vlaggenschip Chimaera koerst hij naar de planeet Jomark om daar op zoek te gaan naar machtige, lang geleden door de keizer verborgen wapens. Gaandeweg doet Thrawn twee ontdekkingen die, op de juiste wijze benut, wel eens het einde zouden kunnen betekenen van de wankele Nieuwe Republiek waarvoor het Rebellenverbond met zoveel kostbare levens duur betaalde.

Experience the #1 New York Times bestselling Star Wars Legends trilogy that introduced the menacing Grand Admiral Thrawn--now in a complete three-book set. Following the events of Return of the Jedi: Star Wars: Episode VI, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia find themselves once again at the center of rebellion. Five years after the Death Star was destroyed and Darth Vader and the Emperor were defeated, the galaxy is struggling to heal the wounds of war, Leia and Han are married and expecting twins, and Luke has become the first in a long-awaited line of new Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor's warlords--the brilliant and deadly Grand Admiral Thrawn--has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic. Meanwhile, Han and Lando Calrissian race against time to find proof of treason inside the highest Republic Council--only to discover instead a ghostly fleet of warships that could bring doom to their friends and victory to their enemies. Yet most dangerous of all is a new Dark Jedi, risen from the ashes of a shrouded past, consumed by bitterness, and scheming to corrupt Luke to the dark side.

In the gripping conclusion of the Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy, the Chiss Ascendancy faces a critical turning point. As tensions rise and alliances are tested, strategic brilliance and political intrigue come to the forefront, showcasing Thrawn's exceptional tactical mind. The narrative weaves together themes of loyalty, power struggles, and the complexities of leadership, culminating in a high-stakes battle for the future of the Ascendancy. Timothy Zahn delivers a thrilling finale that will captivate fans of the series.

The fate of the Chiss Ascendancy hangs in the balance in the epic finale of the Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. For thousands of years The Chiss Ascendancy has been an island of calm, a center of power, and a beacon of integrity. Led by the Nine Ruling Families, their leadership stands as a bulwark of stability against the Chaos of the Unknown Regions. But that stability has been eroded by a cunning foe that winnows away trust and loyalty in equal measure. Bonds of fidelity have given way to lines of division among the families. Despite the efforts of the Expansionary Defense Fleet, the Ascendancy slips closer and closer toward civil war. The Chiss are no strangers to war. Their mythic status in the Chaos was earned through conflict and terrible deeds, some long buried. Until now. To ensure the Ascendancy's future, Thrawn will delve deep into its past, uncovering the dark secrets surrounding the ascension of the First Ruling Family. But the truth of a family's legacy is only as strong as the legend that supports it. Even if that legend turns out to be a lie. To secure the salvation of the Ascendancy, is Thrawn willing to sacrifice everything? Including the only home he has ever known?

In this sequel, the Cobra warriors, enhanced human fighters equipped with covert weaponry, confront threats from both alien foes and their own kind. The Broom clan finds itself caught between two warring star empires. On their home planet of Aventine, pater familia Paul Broom is imprisoned by Commodore Santeros, an operative of the Dominion of Man. Santeros aims to extract Paul’s memories through the destructive Dominion MindsEye to locate the legendary Qasamaa planet, which holds advanced military technology that could tip the scales in the impending war against the alien Troft. Meanwhile, rebellion is brewing against the Dominion's atrocities, led by outlaw Cobras Lorne and Jody Broom. In a daring move, Jason Broom infiltrates a Troft prison planet, posing as an escaped slave to gather intelligence on Troft factions, hoping to identify moderates who may oppose the war. As tensions escalate, the Broom family of Cobra heroes must fight for freedom and peace in a galaxy on the brink of conflict. The narrative promises high-stakes adventure and a gripping exploration of loyalty, strategy, and the quest for survival amidst chaos.

The second book in the Blackcollar series finds an elite fighting force at the forefront of an epic alien war once again Denver, Earth. The twenty-fifth century. After a devastating alien invasion, the Terra Democratic Empire is occupied by the Ryqril race. The once-heroic resistance warriors known as the blackcollars now serve as strong-arm security for Denver’s criminal elements. When Allen Caine completes his year-long blackcollar training on the planet Plinry, he and his elite team head to Earth to strike out against the Ryqril puppet government. But there’s no way of knowing whether the remaining blackcollars in Denver will be with him, or against him. . . .

In this definitive novel, readers follow Thrawn's rise to power, revealing the events that shaped one of the most iconic villains in Star Wars history. Grand Admiral Thrawn, a cunning and ruthless warrior of the Galactic Empire, captivates audiences from his introduction in Timothy Zahn's classic works. His origins and ascent within the Imperial ranks have long remained shrouded in mystery. Now, Zahn chronicles the pivotal events that propelled the blue-skinned, red-eyed master of military strategy into infamy. Rescued from exile by Imperial soldiers, Thrawn's deadly ingenuity quickly captures Emperor Palpatine's attention. As he proves indispensable to the Empire, his ambition parallels that of its most loyal servant, Darth Vader. On missions to eliminate smugglers, capture spies, and defeat pirates, Thrawn achieves victory time and again, despite infuriating superiors and inspiring admiration within the Empire. His rapid promotions see him mentoring his aide, Ensign Eli Vanto, in combat and leadership. However, Thrawn must navigate the political landscape, where ruthless administrator Arihnda Pryce could become either a powerful ally or a formidable enemy. As he rises to admiral, Thrawn faces the ultimate test against an insurgent uprising that threatens innocent lives and the Empire’s control over the galaxy, as well as his own plans for future ascendancy.

The climactic novel of the star-spanning Quadrail space opera In Timothy Zahn's Judgment at Proteus, the Quadrail that connects the twelve civilizations of our galaxy has been the flashpoint of a battle for dominance fought mostly unnoticed by humankind. But Frank Compton of Earth, aided by the enigmatic woman Bayta, has fought on the front lines, using every bit of his human ingenuity and secret agent skills to outwit the Modhri, a group intelligence that would control the minds of every sentient being it can touch. Following a trail of deception and death to Proteus Station, Compton has discovered a conspiracy that threatens all life in the galaxy: the Shonkla'raa, an ancient enemy thought to be long dead, is rising again. So serious is the danger that the Modhri, the enemy of his enemy, may now be his friend, as the burgeoning threat of a race of invincible soldiers emerges. If Compton and Bayta can't stop them, the Shonkla'raa will decimate all who oppose them, destroying the Quadrail and billions of lives throughout the galaxy.

The adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo continue as the last of the Emperor's warlords discovers secrets that could destroy the New Republic.