From back cover: The conclusion to the epic adventure begun in Heir to the Empire & continued in Dark Force Rising, this final volume spans a galaxy in flames, as the Empire threatens to engulf the New Republic and its brave defenders.
Great book...Timothy Zahn is an excellent writer and got me into the Star Wars extended universe!
Book 3 in a 3-part series. These books were a lot of fun. They moved really fast with a lot of action. Timothy Zahn's story starts up right after the movie Return of the Jedi. The new republic has been formed but some emperial elements still exist, some strong enough to return the empire to power...what happens? Read the books and see!
The embattled Republic reels from the attacks of Grand Admiral Thrawn,who has marshaled the remnants of the imperial forces and driven the Rebels backw/an abominable technology recovered from the Emperor's secret fortress;clone soldiers.Where a final danger awaits
you'll have to read to find out.

Candace G. (
Ogre) wrote on 9/1/2006...
This Star Wars series is by a Hugo Award winning author, much better than the average run of the Star Wars books.
This is the end of the trilogy that started it all! A great ending. The best character in this book is the main bad guy, Admiral Thrawn. He steals every scene he is in.
Timothy Zahn...Enough Said
The Third Book in a series by Timothy Zahn Following after Episode VI
I love Star Wars books and this one was great!