The same day, Del Rey confirmed on Twitter the novel's spring 2017 release. In a prerecorded video, Zahn announced at the London Star Wars Celebration in July 2016 that he was writing a new novel for Del Rey Books titled Thrawn. Following the 2012 acquisition of Lucasfilm by The Walt Disney Company, most of the licensed Star Wars fiction produced since the originating 1977 film Star Wars were rebranded as Star Wars Legends and declared non-canon to the franchise in April 2014. He went on to appear in several other novels, short stories, comics, and video games. The character of Thrawn was originally introduced in Zahn's 1991 novel Heir to the Empire, and became a fan favorite. Meanwhile, ruthless administrator Arihnda Pryce plots her own rise to power. At Thrawn's side is his translator-turned- aide-de-camp, Ensign Eli Vanto, whom he trains in the ways of war. Thrawn's cunning and expertise as a tactician help him to rise through the ranks with unprecedented speed, though his renegade tactics ignite the ire of his superiors.

A third novel, Thrawn: Treason, was released in July 2019.įound on an unnamed Outer Rim planet, the exiled Chiss warrior Thrawn pledges himself to Emperor Palpatine and joins the Imperial navy. The novel was announced in July 2016 alongside news that the character Thrawn would be reintroduced into the Star Wars franchise on the 3D CGI animated television series Star Wars Rebels.Ī sequel, titled Thrawn: Alliances, was released in July 2018. It chronicles the origins of Grand Admiral Thrawn, a popular character originating from the Star Wars Legends line of works, which were declared non-canon to the franchise after Disney redefined Star Wars continuity in April 2014. Star Wars: Thrawn (also known simply as Thrawn) is a Star Wars novel by Timothy Zahn, published on Apby Del Rey Books.

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