Timothy Zahn

<b>#1 <i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BESTSELLER </b>- <b>Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader team up against a threat to the Empire in this&#160;thrilling&#160;novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.</b><br/><i> </i><br/><i>"I have sensed a disturbance in the Force."</i> <br/><br/>Ominous words under any circumstances, but all the more so when uttered by Emperor Palpatine. On Batuu, at the edge of the Unknown Regions, a threat to the Empire is taking root-its existence little more than a glimmer, its consequences as yet unknowable. But it is troubling enough to the Imperial leader to warrant investigation by his most powerful agents: ruthless enforcer Lord Vader and brilliant strategist Grand Admiral Thrawn. Fierce rivals for the Emperor's favor and outspoken adversaries on Imperial affairs-including the Death Star project-the formidable pair seem unlikely partners for such a crucial mission. But the Emperor knows it's not the first time Vader and Thrawn have joined forces. And there's more behind his royal command than either man suspects.<br/><br/>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 his future held in store.&#160;<br/><br/>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 by an enemy that threatens even their combined might.&#160;<br/><br/><b>Praise for <i>Thrawn: Alliances</i><br/></b><br/>"It's a science fiction beach read in the best way, brisk and amusing, with some cool additions to the&#160;Star Wars&#160;galaxy."<b>-Den of Geek</b><br/> &#160;<br/> "Like all of Zahn's novels set in a galaxy far, far away, it's an essential read for anyone looking for an artistically done adventure."<b>-CNET</b>