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  • Star Wars: Dark Force Rising: The Thrawn Trilogy, Book 2

  • By: Timothy Zahn
  • Narrated by: Marc Thompson
  • Length: 14 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (18,728 ratings)

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Star Wars: Dark Force Rising: The Thrawn Trilogy, Book 2

By: Timothy Zahn
Narrated by: Marc Thompson
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The dying Empire's most cunning and ruthless warlord - Grand Admiral Thrawn - has taken command of the remnants of the Imperial fleet and launched a massive campaign aimed at the New Republic's destruction. With the aid of unimaginable weapons long hidden away by the Emperor on a backwater planet, Thrawn plans to turn the tide of battle, overwhelm the New Republic, and impose his iron rule throughout the galaxy.

Meanwhile, Han and Lando Calrissian race against time to find proof of treason inside the highest Republican Council - only to discover instead a ghostly fleet of warships that could bring doom to their friends and victory to their enemies.

Yet most dangerous of all is a new Dark Jedi, risen from the ashes of a shrouded past, consumed by bitterness...and scheming to corrupt Luke Skywalker to the Dark Side.

©2011 Timothy Zahn (P)2012 Random House Audio
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True spirit of original movies

If you are a true Star Wars fan this series is a must-classic story that does justice to the original trilogy and it’s characters unlike the last set of movies especially the Last Jedi and the trash that it was

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Great performance, decent story

Awesome performance of the OT characters voices, he's got Han and Luke perfected.
Story was a little lackluster but hey it's Star Wars

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Just amazing

I enjoy the series every time I hear it best book series every time I listen to it get better

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Fantastic Second installment

What did you love best about Star Wars: Dark Force Rising?

So many plot twist, when you think the New Republic is gonna catch a break... then you are left mouth open. I am not gonna spoil anything but the new spieces in this book is fantastic

Who was your favorite character and why?

Probally Luke in this book

Have you listened to any of Marc Thompson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes listened to the whole thrawn series and loved every book

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

its like a glass of fine wine, you wanna take it in slowly till your hammered wanting more wine at the end of the bottle( the book)

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JUST...WOW

Why on EARTH did Disney declared this book series non-canon? Travesty! Travesty of the worst kind! This author CLEARLY understands Star War and his novels are a testament to my claims. In my heart this is the TRUE sequel to Return of The Jedi.

Don't get me wrong, this is not an attack on the new Star Wars books that are coming out. Some of them are incredible and deserve our attention.

But take my word and don't deprive yourself from reading or listening this masterpiece just because it is not canon. You owe it to yourself to read what could've been.

Thank you.

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excellent reading and sound and story

the story line is very engaging. voice and sound effects paint pictures in your mind as you listen

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A BLAST OF IMAGINATION

Mr. Zahn keeps on making me dream. Mr. Thompson's performance astonishing.
Can't wait to hear and read the 3rd and last book.

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Very good production!!

Would you listen to Star Wars: Dark Force Rising again? Why?

Yes, it was good production, love the story

What was one of the most memorable moments of Star Wars: Dark Force Rising?

When the katana fleet was found and bel iblise joined the new republic again

What does Marc Thompson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A diversity of voices

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No

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I loved it , it was amazing can't wait for the..

I can wait for the next book I'm sure it's going to be even better!

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enjoying

I feel the force . this book brought the starwars of my youth back to life i was lost in the production . i am looking forward to the next book.

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