Specter of the Past (abridged audiobook)
The abridged audiobook rendition of Timothy Zahn's Star Wars Legends novel, also titled Specter of the Past, is known as Specter of the Past. Anthony Heald lent his voice to the audiobook, initially launched as a set of two cassette tapes on November 3, 1997 by Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing. Subsequently, on February 20, 2007, Random House Audio made it available in digital format. The audiobook's production was overseen by David Rapkin, with direction from Lars Hoel, and Trebbe Johnson handled the abridgment.
Publisher's summary
From Timothy Zahn, the Hugo Award-winning author whose unprecedented bestselling trilogy extended the narrative of George Lucas' iconic films and became a significant milestone in science fiction publishing history, comes Specter of the Past, the inaugural book in the two-part epic, The Hand of Thrawn. Now, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo are compelled to engage in a battle to shield the nascent New Republic from both a deceased Imperial warlord and internal strife.
The Empire is on the verge of complete annihilation. However, they have reserved their most atrocious scheme for the final act. Initially, a plot is devised with the potential to decimate the New Republic through widespread genocide and internal conflict. Subsequently, the startling revelation emerges that Grand Admiral Thrawn—regarded as the most astute and merciless warlord ever—has seemingly resurrected from the grave to guide the Empire toward a long-foretold triumph. Confronted with overwhelming challenges, Han and Leia embark on a frantic race against the clock to avert the New Republic's disintegration in the face of two perplexing menaces—one originating from within and the other from external forces. Concurrently, Luke collaborates with Mara Jade, employing the Force to pursue a clandestine pirate vessel manned by a crew of clones. Nevertheless, perhaps the most perilous adversaries are those concealed in the shadows, meticulously crafting a sinister strategy to manipulate both the New Republic and the Empire as mere pawns.
Legacy
An unabridged version of the audiobook, also narrated by Marc Thompson, was released on September 17, 2013 by Random House Audio.
Media
Editions
- ISBN 9780553478938 ; November 3, 1997; Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing; Cassette tape [4]
- ISBN 9780553753387 ; February 20, 2007; Random House Audio; Digital audiobook [1]
Notes and references
External links
- Star Wars: Specter of the Past Audio Cassette – Abridged on Amazon.co.uk (backup link)
- Specter of the Past: Star Wars Legends (The Hand of Thrawn) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)