- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group); New Ed edition (3 Sep 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553504177
- ISBN-13: 978-0553504170
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.7 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 80,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Princess Leia is struggling to hold the New Republic together. An ambitious Moff Disra is leading a conspiracy to divide the coalition with a plot to blame the Bothans for a heinous crime. Then comes the startling news that Grand Admiral Thrawn - believed to be dead for ten years - is alive.
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Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn makes his triumphant return to the Star Wars universe in this first of an epic two-volume series in which the New Republic must face its most dangerous enemy yet - a dead Imperial warlord.
SPECTER OF THE PAST
The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn - the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history - has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long-prophesied victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unravelling in the face of two inexplicable threats - one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet perhaps most dangerous of all are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is just as good as the original Thrawn trilogy. All characters and storylines interact well to produce on of the best Star Wars novels that I have read. After finishing this you will be desperate to read 'Vision of the Future'.
However, I would not recommend reading this book if you haven't read the original Thrawn trilogy. Not because it is hard to pick up the storyline but reading this first will spoil your enjoyment of three great novels.
No other author manages to capture the magic of the movies quite like Zahn does. I can't wait for more.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having never read any star wars books, only listened to the audio and this was a great starter. It brings back characters from the old thrawn trilogy, who had not had any major roles since, like Talon Karde, and Captain/Vice Admiral/Admiral Pellaeon (who had only been in darksaber since).
The introduction of new characters suchas Moff Disra and Major Tierce gives the story a new flavour and the ending will leave you interested and keen to read vision of the future.
The introduction of new characters suchas Moff Disra and Major Tierce gives the story a new flavour and the ending will leave you interested and keen to read vision of the future.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
THE STORY:
Fifteen years after 'Return of the Jedi', the New Republic is struggling with internal discontent and the Empire, under Grand Admiral Pellaeon, is but a remnant of it's former self. Into these troubled times three power-hungry Imperials create the illusion of Grand Admiral Thrawn's return as Leia discovers the existence of the mysterious Hand of Thrawn.
Fifteen years after 'Return of the Jedi', the New Republic is struggling with internal discontent and the Empire, under Grand Admiral Pellaeon, is but a remnant of it's former self. Into these troubled times three power-hungry Imperials create the illusion of Grand Admiral Thrawn's return as Leia discovers the existence of the mysterious Hand of Thrawn.
WHAT'S GOOD:
Zahn brings his usual high-quality style to this book and it reads very much as a continuation of the original Thrawn trilogy. One of the things I liked most was the fact that Pellaeon is a shrewd enough tactician to know when to sue for peace, which is a drastic change from the usual maniacal Imperial leaders from other Star Wars books. Zahn wrote this book with strong links to Michael A. Stackpole's 'I, Jedi' and as such there are many familiar faces ranging from Corran Horn to Elegos A'kla. Generally speaking, this is an excellent addition to the saga.
WHAT'S BAD:
Fans of Star Wars action may well be disappointed as this book mostly consists of the build-up towards conflict, rather than the conflict itself. Leia's official position is a bit unclear too, in the preceding and following Star Wars books she's Chief of State, but here she seems to have no official power at all.
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good but not great
i just bought this book and in my style finished it in 5 days, and thought that the book was really good....but it is slow. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2003 by Mr I Burns
An enthralling read with a great plot
A great book from an excellent author. It is worth buying this book just for the plot. The idea of the whole Thrawn scam is quite clever with some clever plot twist and excellent... Read more
Published on 30 May 2002
This is even better than Heir to the Empire!
Although his first trilogy was absolutely brilliant, Zahn has excelled himself this time. The book has a gripping (but complicated) plot and separate roles for each of the main... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2000
This is one of the best books ever but not worth 5 crowns
I was awaiting another starwars book from timothy zahn for ages! He seems to be the only writer to do the starwars charachtors any justice, this is a must read! Read more
Published on 6 Nov 1999
Review on Star Wars Specter Of The Past.
Star Wars Specter of the Past is a gripping book set about 15 years after The Return of the Jedi.The once mighty Epmire is down to 8 sectors and its fleet is down to 200 Star... Read more
Published on 10 Oct 1999
An excellent book, but confusing in parts
Congratulations on another excellent book! Like the rest of Zahn's work, this kept me on the edge of my seat! Read more
Published on 11 Nov 1998
Awright!
Whooo! Star Wars (the TRUE Star Wars)has returned. Chock-full of action, drama, and cool interplay.... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 1998
Way better then all the other writers together!
I was so happy to hear that Zahn was writing another series of books for Star Wars. After some of the cheesy stuff that had been coming out lately, from the almost childish (The... Read more
Published on 14 July 1998
You Gotta Love Zahn!!!
Okay, lets put it bluntley....Spectar is the best thing to come out of the Star Wars universe lately since the Rouge Squadron. Read more
Published on 1 July 1998
I loved this book
I thought that this book is great even if he used Thrawn again. I mean Thrawn was such an interesting character to begin with, I was almost sad he died at the end of the origanal... Read more
Published on 11 Jun 1998
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