Star Wars: Dark Force Rising: The Thrawn Trilogy, Book 2 (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Timothy Zahn Play Audiobook Sample

Star Wars: Dark Force Rising: The Thrawn Trilogy, Book 2 Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Marc Thompson Publisher: Random House Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 10.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 7.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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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.

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"As with any book written as a spin off from Star Wars (or Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, etc.), this book runs the risk of contradicting future installments of the franchise. Since episodes seven through nine of the Star Wars Saga have not been made, this hasn't happened yet. This was a good read, regardless. Just make sure to read the first of the three books in this series, Heir to the Empire, before reading this book."

— Barry (4 out of 5 stars)

Star Wars: Dark Force Rising: The Thrawn Trilogy, Book 2 (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Fantastic second installment to a strong series. More and more I hope they base the new movies off these books. "

    — Jefferson, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If you read the first one you would have been hooked and read the rest, so there is little left to say. "

    — David, 2/10/2014
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    " The greatest Sci-fi series continues. Zahn is amazing, this trilogy is amazing. Some great character's being developed here. "

    — Wesley, 2/5/2014
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    " The Thrawn trilogy is the best of the Star Wars novels. I think all fans of Star Wars should read these. "

    — Blair, 2/3/2014
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    " 2nd in the Thrawn trilogy "

    — John, 1/30/2014
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    " Zahn continues at his best in this book. "

    — Matt, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Good book, but not great. It has a cliffhanger like Empire Strikes Back...but its not really that interesting. "

    — Jonathan, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good. I didn't think it was quite as good as the first in this trilogy. "

    — Charles, 12/28/2013
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    " Thrawn is a fun bad guy. Too bad so much of this trilogy is predictable. Zahn does get better. "

    — Walt, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is not as exciting as the first book in the Trawn Trilogy, call me a nerd, but I read the whole series in about two months while I was in Elementary. "

    — Taft, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Really good stuff, definitely enjoying this trilogy so far. I'd heard a lot of praise for the series, I'm glad I swallowed my pride and decided to read it. Looking forward to the conclusion, hopefully Zahn stuck the landing back in '93. "

    — Jeremy, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This trilogy by Zahn is widely considered one of the best contributions to the Star Wars literary canon. Highly enjoyable, but not one of my favorites. "

    — Jessica, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The Thrawn Trilogy was my first step into the Star Wars Extended Universe. It's a classic! "

    — Matt, 12/1/2013
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    " A little slow, but picks up near the end. I'm excited to read the final book of the trilogy. "

    — Matt, 11/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Second in the Thrawn Trilogy book series, in this story the Republic is battered by the ressurgent Empire and its new leader. In this book the plot thickens as the Thrawn are after Luke and Princess Leah's two children. Great book with so many twists and turns that will leave you spinning! "

    — Klava, 9/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is really good. I like almost all of it. Some things get a little boring but if you get through those, the action is good. "

    — Kyle, 6/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Luke has to make a choice. Things are crazy and he must find the right thing to do. "

    — Ranger, 5/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as good as Heir to the Empire, but still fun to listen to. The quality of the audio production is very well done, with great sound effects and music. "

    — Brett, 5/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great Star Wars novel! "

    — Scott, 4/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Although not as good as the first one I really enjoyed this book. Some parts were a tiny bit drawn out but the last few chapters were very exciting. A very good continuation for the Star Wars story in my opinion. "

    — Jacob, 4/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wonderful saga. I wish there was more of it to read! "

    — Leah, 3/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great followup to the first & excited to read the trilogy ender. "

    — Greg, 9/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A solid continuation of Heir to the Empire, Zahn does a fantastic job in this book. In all honesty, my only disappointment in this book was a wek ending (thouh it sets the scene for the third book in the trilogy, The Last Command, very well). "

    — Matthew, 9/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I think this book was better than the first book in the series by a hair. However, like the first, I found it dragging around the middle, with an abrupt ending. A good book, but not a great one. "

    — Eugene, 9/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Solid sequel to Heir to the Empire. This is the second time I've read it, and I'm sure I enjoyed it more now than I did when I first read it (shortly after it was originally published). Very entertaining. "

    — Casey, 8/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If you are a Star Wars fan, then you will probably enjoy the Thrawn Trilogy! "

    — Matt, 6/10/2012

About Timothy Zahn

Timothy Zahn, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novella, is best known for his Star Wars novels, with more than four million copies of in print. He earned a BS degree in physics from Michigan State University and an MS from the University of Illinois.

About Marc Thompson

Marc Thompson, a voice actor and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator, earned his BFA from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, in 1997. He narrates many titles in the New York Times bestselling Star Wars series, and his voice can be heard in commercials, on radio, and on many cartoons, including MTV’s Daria, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and G.I. Joe: Sigma 6.