Published in 1991, Heir to the Empire, the first book in what is called "The Thrawn Trilogy" was also the first major plotline to be introduced to the Star Wars franchise that was outside of the movie timeline (in this case, five years after Return of the Jedi). As it stands, all of the books written by Timothy Zahn are the best amongst what we call "The Expanded Universe." The original characters introduced in this plot are very well written, each serving a real purpose to progress its narrative for the better. And say what you will about how overrated he may be, Grand Admiral Thrawn is still a smug blue badass.
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire, by Timothy Zahn.
Published in 1991, Heir to the Empire, the first book in what is called "The Thrawn Trilogy" was also the first major plotline to be introduced to the Star Wars franchise that was outside of the movie timeline (in this case, five years after Return of the Jedi). As it stands, all of the books written by Timothy Zahn are the best amongst what we call "The Expanded Universe." The original characters introduced in this plot are very well written, each serving a real purpose to progress its narrative for the better. And say what you will about how overrated he may be, Grand Admiral Thrawn is still a smug blue badass.
"I am a Warrior. A Warrior may retreat, he does not flee. A Warrior may lie an ambush, he does not hide. A Warrior may experience Victory or Defeat, he does not forget to serve."
That cold sociopathic delivery of the lines is golden.
Huh, when did Anthony Daniels stop recording Star Wars audiobooks? Was it by choice or did his contract actually run out?