• 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 (18,470 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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  • 01-24-13

One of the best

This was the first Star Wars book I had ever read. I remember seeing it in book stores when I was young. As a teen when I became interested in Star Wars and read the book I was blown away. From this trilogy I became a huge fan of the universe of Star Wars... Timothy Zahn is very gifted. Should have been made into a movie.

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A FUN GALACTIC STAR WARS ADVENTURE

This book reignites the child-like love for Stars Wars and adventure stories. Wonderful set pieces and characters esp GA Thrawn. brilliant villain.
This is a great production and narrated brilliantly by Marc Thompson.
Timothy Zahn should have written the latest SW trilogy.

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Amazing book! Perfect continuation of this fantastic story!

As a real Star Wars fan, I really enjoyed this book! Relationships were built, enemies were made, and the story itself makes a great sequel to Star Wars: Heir to the Empire. I would highly recommend reading Star Wars: Heir to the Empire before reading this book. Ready to move on to the final book, Star Wars: The Last Command! The story can get a little slow at times but, trust me, it’s worth it. The narrator makes this story that much greater and the ending to this book has a fantastic cliff hanger.. :)

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Skeptical about Audio books Not now.

excellent Narration by Marc Thompson his ability to Mimic the voices is excellent he does a Great Han Solo and Lando was amazing. I read this book in 1996 I think so it was Almost like hearing something new. It was and still is 1 of my favorites Authors and story's I completely recommend it in both Audio and Paper

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So freaking good

Easily the best post ROTJ trilogy in star wars. Well worth a listen and this unabridged production is fantastic. If you want to see how the galaxy's adventures continue after the Emporer's death then this is the series for you.

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Amazing

Absolutely loved this book. I listen to a lot of books especially Star Wars “legends”... get voice actor get everything

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THE BEST SERIES EVER

Whatever you do do not start with this trilogy. Every audiobook after this will seem inferior. Outside of the Thrawn series, nothing comes close to these. You've been warned...

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awesomeness

I loved it I love all the special side effects and all the voices it's amazing Marc Thompson is the best

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great audibook

filled with voices, sound effects, music, great production. storyline was great too. Check out Zahns other books

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Such a good follow-up to the first book.

Yet it leaves you wanting more! I had begun to forget what great writing truly feels like up until listening to this series, and I have to say I have been consistently impressed with the quality of Zahn's writing.
The stakes feel consistent yet fluctuating in severity. At no point do you feel as if the Rebels are powerless, neither do you feel as if Thrawn's reputation is unearned, or that the empire is a non-factor. That is an aspect the recent films have had major struggle balancing out.
I also adore the effort that has gone to the book's conversion into an audiobook! Random House Audio and Marc really did a great job putting this one together.

I will admit, this review is most likely redundant. If you did get through the first book, then it is almost a certainty that you are planning to follow it up. Rest easy, your time shan't be wasted. Quality shall indeed be consistent!

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