Timothy Zahn returns for a second Thrawn novel in the new canon, and this time the galaxy’s most brilliant tactician is being paired up with both Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader–in different time periods. Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Thrawn: Alliances by the great Timothy Zahn.

In what seems like a lifetime ago, General Anakin Skywalker of the Galactic Republic, and Commander Mitth’raw’nuruodo, officer of the Chiss Ascendancy, crossed paths for the first time. One on a desperate personal quest, the other with motives unknown . . . and undisclosed. But facing a gauntlet of dangers on a far-flung world, they forged an uneasy alliance—neither remotely aware of what their futures held in store.

Now, thrust together once more, they find themselves bound again for the planet where they once fought side by side. There they will be doubly challenged—by a test of their allegiance to the Empire . . . and an enemy that threatens even their combined might.

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