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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Star wars : heir to the empire
Zahn, Timothy
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In this essential Star Wars Legends novel--the first ever to take place after the events of the original trilogy--Grand Admiral Thrawn makes his debut on the galactic stage. Five years ago, the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star,...
Dark force rising
Zahn, Timothy
Paper Book
In this essential Star WarsLegends novel, the sequel to Heir to the Empire, Grand Admiral Thrawn's sinister plan threatens to spell doom for the fledgling New Republic and its most iconic heroes. The dying Empire's most cunning and ruthless warlord, Grand Admiral...
Chaos rising
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 Warstrilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. Beyond the edge of the galaxy lies the...
Greater good
Zahn, Timothy
Paper Book
Thrawn and his allies race to save the Chiss Ascendancy from an unseen enemy in the second book in the epic Star Wars- Thrawn Ascendancytrilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. Thrawn's latest triumph still rests newly on his shoulders. He has led the Chiss to victory...
Star wars : heir to the empire
Zahn, Timothy
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In this essential Star Wars Legends novel--the first ever to take place after the events of the original trilogy--Grand Admiral Thrawn makes his debut on the galactic stage. Five years ago, the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star,...

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