• Star Wars: Dark Force Rising: The Thrawn Trilogy, Book 2

  • By: Timothy Zahn
  • Narrated by: Marc Thompson
  • Length: 14 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (18,479 ratings)

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Star Wars: Dark Force Rising: The Thrawn Trilogy, Book 2

By: Timothy Zahn
Narrated by: Marc Thompson
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The dying Empire's most cunning and ruthless warlord - Grand Admiral Thrawn - has taken command of the remnants of the Imperial fleet and launched a massive campaign aimed at the New Republic's destruction. With the aid of unimaginable weapons long hidden away by the Emperor on a backwater planet, Thrawn plans to turn the tide of battle, overwhelm the New Republic, and impose his iron rule throughout the galaxy.

Meanwhile, Han and Lando Calrissian race against time to find proof of treason inside the highest Republican 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 Skywalker to the Dark Side.

©2011 Timothy Zahn (P)2012 Random House Audio
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Zahn > Lucas

Excellent story and audio production. Good voices, sound effects, and music. As good as watching the movies

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Engaging and interesting story. Great direction for the classic characters and new ones. Far superior to the new movies.

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the shiznit

amazing story amazing performance this is the what should have been made as the true sequel

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amaze balls.

stuff is pure genius and. must read if you're a true star wars fan. while fake fans will still enjoy, this delves deep into Tehran's legacy

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Another banger

Amazing story, but Marc has a gift that brings the story to life.

Highly recommend all the Thrawn books

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Marc Thompson is one of Favorite Narrators

Since signing up I have literally stopped listening to the radio and have found myself locked back into heating the novels that I grew up with and loved and you know what I love them even more. I personally own the entire set of the trilogy. I must say that I have throughly enjoyed this series and am looking forward to starting the Last Command!!

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Dark Force AWESOME

Yet another great CHAPTER in this EPIC ZAHN POST-ROTJ Star Wars Trilogy! Marc Thompson knocks it out of the park again with amazing narration and absolutely fantastic voice characterizations! Alongside John Williams’ incredible score and outstanding original SW sound effects from the film series. High praise for this author and narrator. LEAPS and BOUNDS better than Disney SJW Star Wars! If you’re sick of ‘The Mouse’ and their agenda,....then check out THIS Trilogy! It. Is. Awesome.

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Another awesome book

Couldn't get enough. Great narration, and another great story. I get to the point of being sad when I notice the chapter number getting close to the end.

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Phenomenal!

The narrator is a true master of his craft!
The range and ability to maintain distinct character voices is truly a staggering feat of oratory prowess.

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great sequel

A worthy follow up to Heir to the Empire. Highly recommend for any Star Wars fan

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