Up until disney acquired lucasfilm in 2012, the expanded universe i. Thrawn reads incredibly well, with a true sherlock holmes feel to it. Alliances introduces a formidable new alien race, the grysks, who share some similarities with the vong and have set their sights on conquering the galaxy. Theyre going back in time to bring us new anakin skywalker stories this is an excerpt exclusive from star wars where anakin is finally revealed to make a comeback in the new thrawn. The series currently comprises three volumes, thrawn 2017, thrawn. With the massive amount of canon media that has hit the star wars universe since 2014, we thought it would be expedient to provide our readers with a general timeline of the books, comics, and video games in relation to the films and tv series. Though, it is unclear when we may ever see the iconic villain. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. During the panel it was also announced that a new novel, titled star wars. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. He devises strategies and tactics based on psychological analysis andart.
They take place in 9 aby, about five years after star wars. Aside from toys, clothes, and the obscenely large death star co. Set in 19 aby, thrawn and upcoming thrawn alliances are canon novels set before and after the third season of star wars rebels. Read the synopsis for timothy zahns canon thrawn novel. Nov 25, 2018 the non canon expert explains why grand admiral thrawn respected darth vader more than anyone else within the empire.
The novels author, timothy zahn, shed some light on what we can. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. Grand admiral thrawn is now part of the official star wars movie canon. Grand admiral thrawn is finally a part of the official star wars canon. I havent seen it brought up here that there is a new canon novel coming out in april entitled thrawn, written by the same author as the thrawn trilogy that is part of legends now. Lauded star wars author james luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for rogue one. The new thrawn novel is forcing star wars wiki writers to. For younger readers looking to get into the heads of their favorite star wars rebels characters, there are a few options for you to dive into.
There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people behind one of the alltime great science fantasy sagas have always been more than happy to oblige. Jan 24, 2017 grand admiral thrawns origin story will be told this april in a timothy zahnpenned star wars book thrawn, but dont expect the new novel to retcon all of his dark deeds from the old beloved. In the new star wars canon, thrawn learned about the emperor from a shocking source. Timothy zahn finally unveils the origin story of one of the. Thanks to star wars rebels not being afraid to show thrawn is fallible, from the bendu messing up his success at atollon a bit to ezras crazy space whale plan, his failures mean the next story could give the character some room to grow, because as yoda said, the greatest teacher, failure is. How does thrawn in canon including the new thrawn novel.
Star wars books about grand admiral thrawn youtini. Season 3, shown at star wars celebration 2016 in london, confirmed inclusion of the iconic. Thrawn, which will be the authors first canon star wars novel. This was honestly the best novel in the new canon hands down. Over the course of many books in the old star wars expanded universe. Did some digging after thrawn was brought up on another topic on a different board. This article is about the thrawn book series in star wars canon.
Although the original thrawn trilogy doesnt count anymore, in my own headcanon this origin story perfectly lines up with the grand admiral who will fight the new republic in heir to the empire. Thrawn s noghri bodyguard rukh is likewise lifted from the thrawn trilogy, and appears in star wars rebels too. Today, the release of the third canon thrawn book, thrawn. Chaos rising is an upcoming canon original novel, set in the prequel era, written by timothy zahn. Why thrawn respected vader more than anyone else in the. It will be published on may 05, 2020, by del rey as part of the ascendancy trilogy. The novel was released on april 11, 2017, and a sequel was released in 2018. Thrawn is a canon adultfiction novel series written by timothy zahn. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. Treason, is a lovely day to recap the thrawn books and celebrate a brilliant villain for the series. Dec 02, 2019 star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. Lucasfilm needs to start adapting star wars novels and. Thrawn has been a favourite star wars character of mine ever since i first read timothy zahns awesome trilogy back in the mid 90s. Heres all the thrawn information you need before star.
Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. Zahn proves why he should always be the go to in the star wars universe. This will be the first canon book to introduce thrawn into the star wars universe. Gilad pellaeon was namedropped in star wars rebels, and he was later used in timothy zahns canon novel thrawn. Megan crouse writes for star wars insider and star wars. Jul 29, 2018 the future of the star wars franchise may truly lie in the unknown regions, as the latest novel unveils a canon replacement for the yuuzhan vong. Alliances is a canon original novel, set in the prequel era, written by timothy zahn. Alliances is zahns second book in the new star wars canon, again focusing on the chiss grand admiral thrawn. The hand of thrawn duology comprises two novels, specter of the past, and vision of the future, both written by timothy zahn.
Apr 16, 2017 speaking as one who has read legends, but not canon. Admiral thrawn is an evil art critic timothy zahns beloved star wars legends character is entering the official canon on rebels. Jul 16, 2016 grand admiral thrawn is finally a part of the official star wars canon. Apr 12, 2017 when the expanded universe was labeled non canon in the lead up to the force awakens described by disney as a focusing of the star wars mythos fans mourned that thrawn would no longer be part of. Anyone whos read a star wars novel from zahn is in for the same treat theyve come to expect, while new characters, especially rebels. Today during the star wars rebels panel, timothy zahn announced a new book entitled thrawn. Star wars has a canon replacement for the yuuzhan vong. New thrawn novel will connect to rebels more than old canon. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. Zahn was the creator of the original character in the authors thrawn trilogy. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Mar 05, 2018 and no matter what happens to thrawn in the last few episodes of star wars rebels, there will be even more thrawn exploits revealed in zahns upcoming novel thrawn. This spinoff material is licensed and moderated by lucasfilm, though during his involvement with the franchise george lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works. You may be looking for the the thrawn trilogy or the the hand of thrawn duology in star wars legends.
Grand admiral thrawn will return to star wars literature in an allnew canon novel by his original creator, timothy zahn. Thrawn also known simply as thrawn is a star wars novel by timothy zahn, published on april 11, 2017 by del rey books. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. The novel is about the character thrawn, who was canonically reintroduced in the third season of star wars rebels. Thrawn is the i, claudius of space opera at its finest, starburst magazine a real page turner this is one of the best of the new star wars novels. Megan crouse writes for star wars insider and star and is a co. It chronicles the origins of grand admiral thrawn, a popular character originating from the star wars legends line of works, which were declared noncanon to the franchise after lucasfilm redefined star wars continuity in april 2014. Jul 16, 2016 brace yourself thrawn fans, this will be a huge day for you. The complete list of books handselected by the crew at youtini.
Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. Thrawn, the most anticipated star wars book since disney bought lucasfilm and declared the old expanded universe novels to no longer be canon, is out today. Thrawn, is on the way and it will be written by the author that first created thrawn in heir to the empire. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Thrawn is now officially part of the star wars movie canon.
He was another of zahns most influential characters in legends, where he went on to command the imperial remnant. If you are a star wars fan, especially of rebels or the original novels, then it is a must read this is a wellconstructed novel in its own right. Dec 10, 2019 the expanded universe has been a part of star wars for almost as long as the movies have, starting with alan dean fosters novel splinter of the minds eye, which was published in 1978 and was. Author timothy zahn pretty much invented the genre of the good star wars novel. Quite a few fans were sad to see all of the stories from what is now referred to as legends thrown to the side, but lucasfilm has brought pieces of. Even better, another star wars legend was announced to return as well. Take a look at the list table of star wars official canon books. Once great, always great grand admiral thrawn was created by timothy zahn in his original thrawn trilogy that it was the cornerstone of the then star wars expanded universe in prose novels. This is a canon story for thrawn and vader as seen within the recent novel. Everything you need to get started reading star wars books about grand admiral thrawn.
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