Thrawn: A Reading List

Who is Grand Admiral Thrawn, and what is his significance in the Star Wars universe? Until recently, this character had yet to exist in the live-action shows and feature films. However, his influence has been essential in many episodes of several animated series and books (both canon and non-canon). This book list provides readers perspective on the character's background and ascent to power in the Star Wars universe.

Books are listed in release order date.

Prefer to read them in chronological order? Try this list:

  • Thrawn: Ascendancy trilogy. Book I: Chaos Rising. Book II: Greater Good. Book III: Lesser Evil.
  • Second Thrawn trilogy. Star Wars: Thrawn. Thrawn: Alliances. Thrawn: Treason.
  • Thrawn trilogy. Heir to the Empire. Dark Force Rising. The Last Command.
  • Hand of Thrawn duology. Specter of the Past. Vision of the Future.
Updated July 23, 2023
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Heir to the empire
Zahn, Timothy.
Paper Book
It's five years afterReturn of the Jedi:the Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven out the remnants of the old Imperial Starlfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi Twins. And Luke...
Thrawn
Zahn, Timothy
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "The origin story of one of the greatest Star Wars villains . . . a book that fans have wanted for decades."--The Verge One of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the Galactic Empire, Grand Admiral Thrawn is...
Thrawn: Alliances Star Wars: Thrawn Series, Book 2
Zahn, Timothy.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "The origin story of one of the greatest Star Wars villains . . . a book that fans have wanted for decades."--The Verge One of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the Galactic Empire, Grand Admiral Thrawn is...
Chaos Rising Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy Series, Book 1
Zahn, Timothy.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Discover Thrawn's origins within the Chiss Ascendancy in the first book in an epic new Star Wars trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. Beyond the edge of the galaxy lies the Unknown Regions: chaotic, uncharted, and near impassable,...
Greater Good Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy Series, Book 2
Zahn, Timothy.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Thrawn and his allies race to save the Chiss Ascendancy from an unseen enemy in the second book in the epic Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. Thrawn's latest triumph still rests newly on his...
Lesser Evil Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy Series, Book 3
Zahn, Timothy.
Paper Book
It's five years afterReturn of the Jedi:the Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven out the remnants of the old Imperial Starlfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi Twins. And Luke...

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