Star Wars: Thrawn: Treason (Book 3)

By: Timothy Zahn

Narrated by: Marc Thompson

Brought to you by Penguin.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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

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Another entertaining book about Thrawn

The story is very good on its own but just as Alliances, it is not up to the stratospheric standards reached by the first Thrawn book. I hope very much that Timothy Zahn will reintroduce Thrawn's Journal in the next book. A new opponent, at the level of Night Swan, would be far preferable than the barely visible Grisks. The narrator has been outstanding in all three books but it is inexplicable how so high level production with so many female characters cannot secure at least one female narrator to partner Marc Thompson.

Entertainment for Star Wars fans.

The story is adequate but the cover implied that the Emporer would have more of a central role than he actually has.

Another good performance let down by annoying side effects.

Great story. Excellently read by Marc Thompson.

But the sound effects, ridiculous and distracting. If you could provide a version with just the performer, that would be five stars in all categories.

wish it went on longer

I wsntttt more!
this whole series was amazing and I want more 😍 😭

Infallible Thrawn in well performed Fun Adventure

I've loved Thrawn since Zahn's officially trilogy - the most interesting character in the Star Wars universe in my opinion. I'm really happy to see him back in this trilogy which I admit has been fun to read and listen to (even if it included prequel trilogy sillyness in book 2 albeit well done, getting the characters bang on).

I admit I have no interest in the tv series and while I acknowledge that watching them is useful to the background and some characters, I got through this book and the others purely out of interest for Thrawn. I'm very much looking forward to Ascendancy...

My only real criticism is the way that:
1. Thrawn is infallible - he never seems to make mistakes (other than political which doesn't seem to matter)

2. Most other characters, particularly bad guys are hopelessly one dimensional. Ronan in this book is as stereotype as it gets.

That said, I love the story and where it leads, I like the nods to Zahn's original trilogy like Pellaeon, and how Zahn always seems to pull some sort of twist. He is definitely an entertaining writer who usually officers you what you want.

Thompson performs well as he always does and the production values are generally high with effective sound effects and music (though it can sound corny)

Get this for Thrawn and fun - not for deep and meaningful characters.

Best Series in the franchise

This series sets the tone for all remain star wars stories. You can feel the passion in his writing. I don't think anyone will ever be able to make a movie or series to top these books.

Excellent

Best of the three Thrawn books imo. Couldn't put it down. Narrator was excellent also.

best in the trilogy

of all the books in the star wars universe, Thrawn is up there with Bane, and this one is the best in the trilogy. must listen

Another great Thrawn novel!!!

Amazing story and amazing performance by Mark Thompson as always. Can’t wait to listen to the next one.