Specter of the Past is the complete, unabridged audiobook rendition of Timothy Zahn's Star Wars Legends novel, bearing the same title. Marc Thompson lent his voice to the audiobook, which was digitally distributed by Random House Audio on September 17, 2013. Kevin Thomsen directed the production, while Aaron Blank served as the executive producer.
Timothy Zahn, the Hugo Award-winning author whose record-breaking trilogy continued the narrative of George Lucas's blockbuster films and became a milestone in science fiction publishing history, presents Specter of the Past, the inaugural installment of the two-part series The Hand of Thrawn. Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo must now fight to protect the nascent New Republic from a deceased Imperial commander and internal strife.
The Empire is on the verge of utter destruction, but they've kept their most sinister scheme for the final moments. Initially, a plot is devised that could plunge the New Republic into a bloody abyss of genocide and internal conflict. Subsequently, the stunning revelation emerges that Grand Admiral Thrawn, history's most astute and merciless warlord, has seemingly resurrected to guide the Empire towards a long-foretold triumph. Facing overwhelming challenges, Han and Leia embark on a frantic race against the clock to prevent the New Republic from collapsing under the weight of two unfathomable threats, one internal and one external. Meanwhile, Luke collaborates with Mara Jade, utilizing the Force to locate a mysterious pirate vessel manned by a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps the most perilous adversaries are those concealed in the shadows, orchestrating a nefarious plan to manipulate both the New Republic and the Empire as mere pawns.
- ISBN 9780804128483 ; Released September 17, 2013; Published by Random House Audio; Digital audiobook format. [1]