Heir to the Empire: Book 1 (Star Wars Thrawn trilogy)

After the events of the original trilogy, Grand Admiral Thrawn makes his debut in this Star Wars Legends novel. He has taken command of the Imperial fleet and is pointing it at the New Republic, which could destroy everything the Rebel Alliance fought for.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Publisher: Cornerstone

In this captivating Star Wars Legends novel, set immediately after the events of the original trilogy, Grand Admiral Thrawn makes his grand entrance onto the galactic stage. It's been five years since the Rebel Alliance brought down the Death Star, vanquished Darth Vader and the Emperor, and forced the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet into exile. Princess Leia and Han Solo are joyfully married and expecting the arrival of their twins. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker has taken his place as the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights. However, thousands of light-years away, in a distant corner of the galaxy, the last of the Emperor's warlords, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has assumed command of the shattered Imperial fleet. With a fierce determination, he has geared the fleet toward war and aimed it directly at the fragile heart of the New Republic. What makes this situation even more perilous is the vital discovery that Thrawn has made. This discovery holds the potential to obliterate everything the Rebel Alliance, along with the courageous men and women who fought for their cause, has painstakingly built. As the tension mounts and the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance, Thrawn and the Rebel Alliance engage in a titanic battle that will determine the course of the entire Star Wars universe. Prepare to be immersed in a thrilling adventure filled with epic space battles, mind-bending mysteries, and unforgettable characters as this iconic series continues to expand and captivate fans around the world.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 131 x 198 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529150384