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Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy

Chaos Rising, Book 1

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Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy

By: Timothy Zahn
Narrated by: Marc Thompson
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover Thrawn’s origins within the Chiss Ascendancy in the first book in an epic new Star Wars trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.

Beyond the edge of the galaxy lies the Unknown Regions: chaotic, uncharted, and near impassable, with hidden secrets and dangers in equal measure. And nestled within its swirling chaos is the Ascendancy, home to the enigmatic Chiss and the Nine Ruling Families that lead them.

The peace of the Ascendancy, a beacon of calm and stability, is shattered after a daring attack on the Chiss capital that leaves no trace of the enemy. Baffled, the Ascendancy dispatches one of its brightest young military officers to root out the unseen assailants. A recruit born of no title, but adopted into the powerful family of the Mitth and given the name Thrawn.

With the might of the Expansionary Fleet at his back, and the aid of his comrade Admiral Ar’alani, answers begin to fall into place. But as Thrawn’s first command probes deeper into the vast stretch of space his people call the Chaos, he realizes that the mission he has been given is not what it seems.

And the threat to the Ascendancy is only just beginning. Adventure Fantasy Genre Fiction Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Science Fiction Space Opera Emotionally Gripping

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I really liked the book it has a great background and I really like how it has memory of Thrawn before he was exiled

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The character development is amazing and I can only hope that the films/television don’t fall into the mistake of labeling Thrawn a villain. He is not.

Thrawn is the best character in Star Wars.

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Story was good, a bit confusing at times to keep track of memories vs present time.
Narrator was phenomenal!

Great Story and Phenomenal Narration!

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Great 1st book in the series. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and their backgrounds.

Great first book...

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I’ve re-read this whole series at least 3 times and I’m always entertained. Thompson does such a great job and the writing is so compelling! I love the meta-narrative that the story runs along side

Amazing

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