{"product_id":"star-wars-thrawn-ascendancy-3-books-collection-set-timothy-zahn-fiction-paperback","title":"Star Wars Thrawn Ascendancy 3 Books Collection Set by Timothy Zahn - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStar Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising\u003cbr\u003e\nStar Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good\u003cbr\u003e\nStar Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789123557271\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Del Rey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis three-book paperback set collects Timothy Zahn's acclaimed Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy, tracing the rise of Grand Admiral Thrawn long before he ever wore an Imperial uniform. Set within the Chiss Ascendancy, deep in the mysterious Unknown Regions, the saga follows Thrawn's earliest days as a rising tactician navigating the Nine Ruling Families, hidden enemies, and a culture built on strategy, honor, and control. Chaos Rising, Greater Good, and Lesser Evil together form a complete origin story for one of Star Wars' most brilliant and enigmatic minds, perfect for longtime fans and newcomers to expanded Star Wars fiction alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWritten by veteran Star Wars author Timothy Zahn, creator of Grand Admiral Thrawn, this trilogy explores the secretive Chiss Ascendancy, a civilization operating far beyond the reach of the Galactic Republic and, later, the Empire. Chaos Rising introduces a young Thrawn developing the pattern-recognition and calculated leadership that define his career, while navigating dangerous expeditions and shifting family alliances. Greater Good raises the stakes as diplomacy becomes its own battlefield, with gifts and favors concealing real threats to the Ascendancy's stability. Lesser Evil brings the trilogy to a close as fractures within the Nine Ruling Families threaten civil war, forcing Thrawn to weigh loyalty, duty, and the cost of victory. Across all three novels, Zahn blends military strategy with political maneuvering, giving readers a slower-burn, more cerebral side of the Star Wars galaxy than the films typically show. The trilogy expands the Chiss culture introduced in Zahn's earlier Thrawn novels, deepening the lore around family houses, military ranks, and the Ascendancy's isolationist worldview. For readers who want to understand how Thrawn became the calculating strategist seen elsewhere in Star Wars canon, this set offers a satisfying, self-contained arc with clear beginnings, escalation, and resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 3-book Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores Grand Admiral Thrawn's origins in the Chiss Ascendancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by longtime Star Wars author Timothy Zahn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends political intrigue with military strategy and action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for Star Wars fans and sci-fi readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback copies, ready to read or display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStar Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising — Introduces a young Thrawn developing the analytical instincts that define his career.\u003cbr\u003e\nStar Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good — Thrawn navigates hidden threats disguised as diplomacy and shifting alliances.\u003cbr\u003e\nStar Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil — Civil war looms as the Nine Ruling Families fracture, testing Thrawn's judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTimothy Zahn is a bestselling American science fiction author best known for creating Grand Admiral Thrawn, one of the most popular characters in the Star Wars expanded universe. His 1991 novel Heir to the Empire helped revive interest in Star Wars fiction during the years between the original and prequel trilogies, and he has since written numerous Star Wars novels exploring Thrawn's past and present. Beyond Star Wars, Zahn has authored original science fiction series including the Cobra novels and the Quadrail series, earning a Hugo Award for his short fiction earlier in his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFans of strategic, character-driven science fiction will love watching Thrawn's rise from ambitious officer to legendary tactician. This paperback trilogy makes a fantastic gift for birthdays, holidays, or any Star Wars fan's shelf, and it's an easy pick for summer reading or a cozy weekend binge through the Unknown Regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timothy Zahn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57033341993334,"sku":"MAN-VRT-PNG-U251350-9789123557271","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/star-wars-thrawn-ascendancy-timothy-zahn-paperback.jpg?v=1785500477","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/star-wars-thrawn-ascendancy-3-books-collection-set-timothy-zahn-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}