Science fiction writer Timothy Zahn is known as the author of the Thrawn trilogy, which is a continuation of the cult Star Wars film series. Many critics believe that his books are not inferior to the creation of the outstanding director George Lucas. On the pages of the novels of Timothy Zahn, the characters of the famous saga gained a second life.
Cinematic Trilogy
The release in 1977 of a film called Star Wars was the birth of a new cultural phenomenon. The epic story of Luke Skywalker saving the galaxy from enslavement captured the imagination of millions of people and broke box office records. Star Wars was followed by a sequel to The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi. Currently, this trilogy is recognized as the most popular series of films in the history of cinema. The Star Wars saga is based on a passion for adventure and bold imagination. The story of the characters in the trilogy did not end with the final credits. They went beyond the cinema and continued to live in the world of literature. This was done with permission from the Star Wars producers in 1991. The writer Timothy Zan continued the story of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo and other characters of the trilogy that the audience loved.
Biography
The author of the famous series of books was born in the USA in 1951. After graduating from university, the future writer received a master's degree in physics. Timothy Zan decided to devote his life to science and began work on his doctoral dissertation. But soon he began to have a parallel hobby - writing fantastic stories. The career of a professional writer began in 1980 after Zan managed to sell his first novel to the publisher. The circumstances of the life of the young scientist were so mysterious that it seemed as if fate itself encouraged him to make a choice in favor of literature. The unexpected death of the supervisor Zana crossed out the long work on the dissertation. He left the university and career as a physicist. Timothy Zan entered the difficult path of science fiction writer and created works that are now known all over the world.
"Heir to the Empire"
The literary continuation of Star Wars resulted in a series of three books called the Thrawn Trilogy. Timothy Zahn, in the first installment of The Heir to an Empire, describes the events that take place five years after the finale shown in the movie Return of the Jedi. The Rebel Alliance destroys the Death Star and defeats Darth Vader. The imperial fleet is losing control of three quarters of its territory. Princess Leia and Han Solo get married. They work hard together in the government of the newly created republic. Luke Skywalker is the first in a new Jedi dynasty that everyone has high hopes for.
But thousands of light-years away, Grand Admiral Thrawn, the last military commander of the emperor, takes under his command the remnants of the fleet. He becomes aware of important information that could help destroy a vulnerable new republic. Intrigues, riddles, insidiousness and decisive actions are intricately interwoven in the narrative. In a word, it turned out a work worthy of the title of official continuation of Star Wars. Timothy Zan managed to breathe new life into legendary characters.
"Revival of darkness"
The second part of the trilogy was published in 1992. After the overwhelming success of The Heir to the Empire, the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list, the writer enthusiastically set about writing the next book. Timothy Zan unfolded before his readers a picture of the next stage of the battle between good and evil on a galactic scale.
Grand Admiral Thrawn, the most cunning and ruthless commander of the imperial fleet, begins a grand war to destroy the republic. He plans to win with the help of incredible weapons hidden in ancient times on one of the distant planets, and extend his power to the whole galaxy. The Republic is exposed not only to external, but also to internal threats. Disagreements and personal ambitions of members of the government destabilize her. Pregnant Princess Leia, risking her life, sets off on a diplomatic mission to a race of warlike humanoids. She must convince them to form an alliance with the republic. But the most serious threat comes from the new Dark Jedi, who uses his power to force Luke Skywalker to side with evil.
"Last order"
In 1993, the third and final part of the trilogy, which Timothy Zan brilliantly wrote, was released. Thrawn in the novel "Last Order" leads his troops in a decisive battle with the republic. He not only mobilized the remnants of the imperial forces, but also strengthened them with the new technology to create clone troopers. Princess Leia is trying to rally the ranks of the allies and is preparing for the birth of the Jedi twins. But the empire has too many ships and battle clones. The republic’s only hope is a small detachment under the command of Luke Skywalker. He and his subordinates must penetrate the fortress of Thrawn and destroy the machine that produces the clones. Meanwhile, the Dark Jedi builds up strength and prepares to complete the main task - submission of Luke Skywalker to the evil side.
