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Star Wars: Heir to the Empire: Limited

Authors: Olivier Vatine

 Average Customer Rating: 4.48/5.00
Amazon Sales Rank: 1,380,308
Hardcover Release Date: March, 1997
Manufacturer: Dark Horse Comics

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 List Price: $79.95, Amazon Price: $55.97

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Amazon Customer Reviews of this item: (Average Rating is 4.48/5.00)

Rating: 5 [ NOBODY does it better than Zahn---except for Lucas himself ]
Being a hard-core Star Wars fan since '77, I was thrilled but cautious when 'Heir To The Empire' first came out. I had read 'Splinter of the Mind's Eye', the FIRST Star Wars novel outside of the original trilogy books (which ALL stink, by the way) and although it was entertaining, it just seemed like a story with characters who had the same names as Leia & Luke & Darth etc. There was no real substance that tied the 'spirit' of the movies to the book. But even so, I gave Timothy Zahn a shot, and all I can say is WOW! He has captured the very 'essence' of Star Wars PERFECTLY. IF George Lucas ever decided to make Episode 7, 8 & 9 he would start with 'Heir' for sure. I don't think even HE could improve upon his own stories any better than Zahn has. Everything from Grand Admiral Thrawn (a fantastic character, and MUCH more depth than Darth or the Emperor) to the Emperor's Hand, Mara Jade, to the ingenious introduction of creatures that actually REPEL the Force, this book and it's incredible sequels are NOT to be missed. If you have EVER wondered if there were novels about the Star Wars Universe that were every bit as good as the movies, than Zahn is your author and the next series you read should start with 'Heir To The Empire'. I have read and re-read this series 3 times now, and each time I find something new to remember, and another reason to be impressed with Zahn's writing style and ability. I have also read almost all of the 'other' Star Wars novels out there (since a rash of them have been published since the completion of 'The Last Command') and there are but a small few that are even worthy of the Star Wars name, and none of THEM even rival THIS series by Zahn. I'm telling ya, THIS is IT! Ever wonder where Lucas came up with the name for the Imperial world, 'Coroscant'? He BORROWED it from Zahn (no joke). I figure if you don't read this series, you just CAN'T be a serious fan of Star Wars...but if you ARE, don't put off grabbing this entire series ASAP. It's just fantastic Space Opera. Go ahead, give it a shot. Read book 1, enjoy. Go to book 2, repeat. Etc.

Rating: 4 [ A Wonderful Star Wars Continuation ]
This book is the first novel in Timothy Zahn's trilogy. This excellently written book takes place five years after Return of the Jedi, and is the authorized continuation to the original trilogy.

In this first book in the series, we are introduced to Grand Admiral Thrawn, the sole surviving member of the Emperor's vicious staff. He has resumed control over the Imperial Starfleet as he prepares for a suprise attack on the New Republic. Thrawn is a supreme villian. He exemplifies patience, tenacity, and extreme poise in all of the story's crucial situations.

In his campaign for domination, he employs the powers of a long-lost dark Jedi Knight, which later leads to several conflicts. All of the original characters are back in Heir to the Empire, as well as some interesting new ones.

Zahn writes with incredible detail that makes for a descriptive plot. He develops the storyline and teases you just enough to make you want to read the next book in the trilogy.

This book is action-packed and Zahn mixes the characters together nicely. He cohesively loads the book with mystery and suspense, and the character development is fabulous.

The underlying conflict of good vs. evil is interesting because it is hard to tell who is good and who is evil. All in all, this was a nice, easy-flowing book and an entertaining read. You will enjoy it.


Rating: 5 [ Yes! ]
I received this book when I was nine years old. At that time I had no interest in reading it even though I was a Star Wars fan. So there it sat for almost five years, until I picked it up and started reading. Now three years later, I own the entire Trilogy, in search of the Hand of Thrawn books and the New Jedi Order books.
Timothy Zahn stays so true to the theme and mood that you get of the Star Wars movies, that you feel that this is really what would happen to those characters.
The gang is back, and now up against a formidable foe, Grand Admiral Thrawn, the most worthy and feared adversary since ol' Darth Vader. The book starts out like very movie, in space and with the Empire. Han and Leia are married and twins are on the way. Luke is a Jedi Knight and with out the comfort of Ben Kenobi. The droids are back and lovable Chewbacca. Lando is still looking for a get rich quick scheme. New and likable characters are introduced. The mysterious Mara jade and charismatic Talon Karrde. Also the insane Jedi Master Joruus C'baoth.
The plotline is easy to follow and gives you a real Star Wars sense. If you like this book, don't stop, read Dark Force Rising and The Last Command.