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The Star Wars Saga plunges the New Republic toward total collapse as Grand Admiral Thrawn threatens to restore the Empire’s dominance. Han Solo and Princess Leia must race against time to prevent a civil war of genocide, while Luke Skywalker and the enigmatic Mara Jade hunt a mysterious clone‑crew pirate ship. Faced with internal treachery and external catastrophe, the heroes must confront a shadowy conspiracy that aims to enslave both the Republic and the Empire.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Timothy Zahn
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