Thrawn: Treason (Star Wars)

Timothy Zahn

Jul 2019 · Star Wars: Thrawn Book 3 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Marc Thompson

About this audiobook

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Grand Admiral Thrawn faces the ultimate test of his loyalty to the Empire in this epic Star Wars novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.

“If I were to serve the Empire, you would command my allegiance.”

Such was the promise Grand Admiral Thrawn made to Emperor Palpatine at their first meeting. Since then, Thrawn has been one of the Empire’s most effective instruments, pursuing its enemies to the very edges of the known galaxy. But as keen a weapon as Thrawn has become, the Emperor dreams of something far more destructive.

Now, as Thrawn’s TIE defender program is halted in favor of Director Krennic’s secret Death Star project, he realizes that the balance of power in the Empire is measured by more than just military acumen or tactical efficiency. Even the greatest intellect can hardly compete with the power to annihilate entire planets. 

As Thrawn works to secure his place in the Imperial hierarchy, his former protégé, Eli Vanto, returns with a dire warning about Thrawn’s homeworld. Thrawn’s mastery of strategy must guide him through an impossible choice: duty to the Chiss Ascendancy, or fealty to the Empire he has sworn to serve. Even if the right choice means committing treason.

Praise for Thrawn: Treason

“Another excellent addition to the new canon . . . Thrawn: Treason will reward you thoroughly for your time.”—GeekMom

“If you’ve ever enjoyed a Thrawn story—whether that was Heir to the Empire and its sequels or Zahn’s new novels—you’ll find more of what you enjoy in Treason.”—Dork Side of the Force

Ratings and reviews

Best of the Thrawn books for sure. Timothy Zahn is awesome as usual but has taken it a step or maybe even two further. I was on the edge of my seat from the beginning to the end. One suspenseful/action packed turn after another. Marc Thompson was wonderful as always. I hope this is not the last novel written about The Grand Admiral. So much more could come out of the unknown regions! Please.... 5*s all the way!

Nur mal Sonne frage so viel buch Reihen werden als hörbuch auf deutsch veröffentlicht warum keine Star wars hörbücher von Disney da muss sich was ändern ich will die hörbücher auf deutsch leute. Wenn genug leute bei Disney nachfragen schaffen wir das vielleicht irgendwann das die star wars Bücher nicht als englisches hörbuch verfügbar sind sondern auch als deutsches

Had me on the edge of my seat for the battles and trying to figure out what Thrawn is going to do. It's a shame they threw away his character for a stupid space whale.

About the author

Timothy Zahn is the author of more than fifty novels, more than a hundred short stories and novelettes, and five short-fiction collections. In 1984, he won the Hugo Award for Best Novella. Zahn is best known for his Star Wars novels (Thrawn, Thrawn: Alliances, Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Specter of the Past, Vision of the Future, Survivor’s Quest, Outbound Flight, Allegiance, Choices of One, and Scoundrels), with more than eight million copies of his books in print. His other books include StarCraft: Evolution, the Cobra series, the Quadrail series, and the young adult Dragonback series. Zahn has a B.S. in physics from Michigan State University and an M.S. from the University of Illinois. He lives with his family on the Oregon coast.