Treason - Timothy Zahn

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.
**ReviewPraise for Timothy Zahn’s Thrawn“The origin story of one of the greatest  Star Wars*  villains . . . a book that fans have wanted for decades.” —The Verge* “A satisfying tale of political intrigue . . . Thrawn’s observations and tactical thinking are utterly captivating.” —New York *Daily News* “Quite the page-turner.” —Flickering MythThrawn: Alliances“It’s a science fiction beach read in the best way, brisk and amusing, with some cool additions to the Star Wars galaxy.” —Den of Geek“Like all of Zahn’s novels set in a galaxy far, far away, it’s an essential read for anyone looking for an artistically done adventure.” —CNET**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.