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  • Star Wars: Thrawn, Book 3
  • Written by: Timothy Zahn
  • Narrated by: Marc Thompson
  • Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (918 ratings)

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Thrawn: Treason

Written by: Timothy Zahn
Narrated by: Marc Thompson
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New York Times Best Seller

Grand Admiral Thrawn faces the ultimate test of his loyalty to the Empire in this epic Star Wars novel from best-selling 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 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.

“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)

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Timothy Zahn, what are we here for?

I've rarely read a book where it's been clearer that my priorities and the author's just don't align anymore. This book features the return of interesting, even beloved characters, and promises to ask big questions about divided loyalties and the commitment of Thrawn, Eli Vanto, Faro and others to the Empire vs to the Chiss Ascendancy, the galaxy's greater good, or their ties to one another. And yet Zahn squanders most of his opportunities to create tension or drama along these lines, in favour of endless iterations of Thrawn's flawless strategic analyses and far too much of an annoying new character's petty whining. If you're going to raise the possibility that the Emperor will prise Thrawn's secrets out of him by force, Zahn, give us that scene! If the contrast between Thrawn's value for life (in your books) and his cruelty/coldbloodedness in Rebels is your doing (which it is), motivate that difference.

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Great book, as usual for Zahn. Narration not.

Enjoying the book/storyline. But narration isn't great IMO. The voices are annoying and trite and seem somewhat forced. Only on chapter 5 & not sure I can finish. Might just go buy the book. I'm new to audio books, and rather enjoy the extra detail you get in print. And forming images and characters in my mind from that detail. The other audiobooks I'm listened to haven't detracted from this, and the sound effects etc are actually a nice bonus. But I find this narrator is almost ruining characters, new and old, for me.

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Amazing

Best book in series, definitely recommend. The entire series has been great, but it's been building to this and it did not disappoint

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excellent rounding out to a wonderful character

I enjoyed this one. better then the 2nd book, not quite as good as the first in the series. Thrawn is one of the better characters in the star wars universe if you ask me. Because of his cool head in pretty much all situations he would have also made a badass Jedi IMO if he also could use the force, but is still an equivalently badass Grand Admiral.

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Best of the 3 books so far

This has been the best story line so far. It was equally as good as the first book with the second being a bit less interesting.


Good twists. Good overarching plot without sacrificing a current book plot. Good character development. Very entertaining.

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perfect set up for after episode 9

great story, perfect set up for a possible link with Ezra and thrawn post episode 9.

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back to excellent

book 1 & 3 of this series is stellar, and the non-Anakin half of 2 is great also.

exciting and engrossing from the first to last page, with Marc's usual level of absurdly talented narration

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Amazing Book

On all fronts, this book touches on all of the main characters that you need to hear about.

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AMAZING

Another amazing Thrawn story definitely a must listen as well as amazing narration from Marc Thompson. If You liked the previous two books you’ll love this one.

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Best 1 IMO

Out of the 3 Thrawn novels (the 1st ones) I like this one the most. In large part bc, there is so much story on a Imperial Star Destroyer. The Imps r shown as extremely competent

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