Star Wars: Hand of Thrawn, Book 1: Specter of the Past (Abridged) Audiobook

" I almost didn't read this because the potential for jumping the shark was massive. But I'm so, so glad that I did. I even got to meet the author a few years ago (I might have swooned). He was super nice, & autographed it to me & The Other Boy, who at the time was almost two years old. "

" So I got on a kick and read al out every Star Wars novel. The Zahn books were my favorites. They're not Alderan-shattering, but they're fun. That's enough for me. "

" Started out as 'eh' but got to 'damn you Star Wars, now I have to read the next book.' "

" This trilogy is as good as the original movies. This is as good as it gets for Star Wars books. "

" Nostalgia reading! Also - the end of the book is actually at 75% of the kindle edition and then the rest is guides to the SW universe. "

" Not all Star Wars fanfiction is bad. "

" Excellent. Must read for Star Wars geeks. A more formidable bad guy than either Darth Vader (I know ... sacrilege) or the Emperor. Really well written and fun. "

" This was an awesome Star Wars series. The dude who wrote it writes really well for being a sci fi writer. "

" One of the better authors of the Star Wars genre, with action and scope, a good grasp of canon and a willing depth and new storyline material that meshes well with the universe they must measure up to. "

" 4*'s, very well written. But I'm left with so many questions. This type of Sci-Fi is not my usually type of read, but I very much enjoyed it. I've got the next two books in the seires lined up to read. "

" This book was an amazing start to a fantastic series not to mention introducing one of the best "villains" I have ever read, Thrawn. "

" This gets an extra star because the audio book is an amazing production. "

" Fun book I hadn't read in a long time. Fast-paced, kept my interest. Looking forward to starting the next book in the Thrawn trilogy! "

" The Thrawn trilogy is the best of the Star Wars novels. I think all fans of Star Wars should read these. "

" It was good read. I think Zahn did a really good job with the characters; they seemed like the characters from the movies. I'm excited to read the next book. "

" I personally loved it, though I am not a huge fan of battle scenes, but will give it the chance just because it is the Star Wars universe. "

" This is the only Star Wars book series that I've read, but I've always heard that it is one of the best. I found it to be excellent. "

" The whole trilogy is the best Star Wars books I read to this point. If George Lucas ever gets the idea of making another trilogy, I sincerely hope he chooses this one. Great action, well-preserved atmosphere of Star Wars universe and a page-turner. "

" I enjoyed these continuations of the Star Wars stories, worth reading if you like S.W. "

" [audiobook via audible.com] . . . one of the things I love about this book, so far, is the fact that it is more like a one-man radio drama than a mere narration, complete with background music and sound effects! "

" The ending picked up again, and made it a worthwhile book to finish, but this was definitely not as good as the other Star Wars books by Timothy Zahn. "

" Loved the Luke and Mara part of the story, the rest was secondary. It was ok, but basically I was reading to find out what was happening with those two. Good story, if just for their bit. "

" This one was the most fun of his Star Wars books that I've read so far. Lots of clever twists and surprises, and plenty of well-woven plot threads. "

" Specter of the Past and Vision of the Future aren't quite as good as the original Heir to the Empire trilogy, but they are still among the best Star Wars novels I've read. Zahn knows how to make the Star Wars universe sing. "

" I enjoy Zahn's writing and storytelling style. This was a good set of books. If you like the movies and have read Zahn's other Star Wars books I would recommend this set. "

" One of my all time favorite SW books, the characters, dialogue, and action are all on target. "

" Another exciting book by Timothy Zahn. The second part in the series, an action packed story of how Han, Luke and Leia are finally able to defeat the "Hand of Thrawn." "

" Here's the thing- I read this when I was 13. I don't remember much about it (a lot of action and general gripping thrillingness) except for one scene, but I remember that scene word for word. Probably because I am incredibly sappy. "