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Star Wars: Specter of the Past (Paperback)

by Timothy Zahn (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Books; New edition edition (3 Sep 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0553504177
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553504170
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 244,395 in Books (See Bestsellers 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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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Zahn's usual standard, 7 Sep 2001
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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.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great idea well written, 18 Sep 2003
By Mr. R. P. Ward "pward89" (London) - See all my reviews
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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.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An enthralling read with a great plot, 30 May 2002
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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 description, this a brilliant book. The character developemnt is great and the plot twists near the end of this duology are good. I've just re-read this book for the uptenth tome and you HAVE to get it . If you don't you don't know what you're missing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent Zahn novel.
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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... Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2004 by Ian Tapley

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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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 Jul 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 Jul 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars 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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