Specter of the Past (unabridged audiobook)

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Specter of the Past is the unabridged audiobook version of the Star Wars Legends novel of the same name, by author Timothy Zahn. The audiobook was performed by Marc Thompson and was released digitally by Random House Audio on September 17, 2013.[1] It was directed by Kevin Thomsen with Aaron Blank serving as executive producer.[2]

Publisher's summary

From Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn, whose unprecedented bestselling trilogy continued the saga of George Lucas' blockbuster films and became a landmark in the history of science fiction publishing, comes Specter of the Past, the first in the epic two-volume series The Hand of Thrawn. Now Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo must battle to safeguard the fledgling New Republic from a dead Imperial warlord—and from itself.

The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn—the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history—has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long–prophesized victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unraveling in the face of two inexplicable threats—one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps most dangerous of all, are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings.[1]

Plot summary

This article's plot summary may be found on the article about the original work, Specter of the Past.

Development

The audiobook was narrated by Marc Thompson and was released by Random House Audio on September 17, 2013.[1] It was directed by Kevin Thomsen with Aaron Blank serving as executive producer and included music composed by John Williams.[2]

Legacy

A German language version of the audiobook, narrated by Hans Henrik Wöhler is set to be released by Der Hörverlag on December 22, 2025.[5]

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 PenguinRandomHouse-Logo Specter of the Past: Star Wars Legends (The Hand of Thrawn) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Specter of the Past unabridged audiobook
  3. ↑ Specter of the Past
  4. ↑ The Essential Reader's Companion
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 PenguinRandomHouse-Logo Star Wars™ Die Hand von Thrawn - Schatten der Vergangenheit on Penguin Books' official German website (backup link)

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The Hand of Thrawn Duology
Specter of the Past
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