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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Vision of the future
Zahn, Timothy.
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Vision of the Futureis the second book in the epic two-volume seriesThe Hand of Thrawnfrom Timothy Zahn, the bestselling, Hugo Award-winning author of the original landmark trilogy based on George Lucas's legendary Star Wars(r) films. Now the story begun inSpecter of the Pastcomes to an explosive...
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
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 : treason
Zahn, Timothy.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Grand Admiral Thrawn faces the ultimate test of his loyalty to the Empire in this epic Star Wars novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. "If I were to serve the Empire, you would command my allegiance." Such was...
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 Wars trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. Beyond the edge of the galaxy lies the Unknown Regions: chaotic, uncharted, and near impassable,...
Greater good
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...

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