Timothy Zahn is the author of more than forty novels, nearly ninety short stories and novellas, and four short-fiction collections. In 1984, he won the Hugo Award for Best Novella. Zahn is best known for his Star Wars novels (Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Specter of the Past, Vision for the Future, Survivor's Quest, Outbound Flight, Allegiance, Choices of One, and Scoundrels), with more than four million copies of his books in print. Other books inlcude the Cobra series, the Quadrail series, and the young adult Dragonback series. Zahn has a B.S. in physics from Michigan State University and an M.S. from the University of Illinois. He lives with his family on the Oregon coast.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER_________________________________Grand Admiral Thrawn faces the ultimate test of his loyalty to the Empire in this epic Star Wars novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. âEURœIf I were to serve the Empire, you would command my allegiance.âEUR? Such was the promise Grand Admiral Thrawn made to Emperor Palpatine at their first meeting. Since then, Thrawn has been one of the EmpireâEUR(TM)s most effective instruments, pursuing its enemies to the very edges of the known galaxy. But as keen a weapon as Thrawn has become, the Emperor dreams of something far more destructive. Now, as ThrawnâEUR(TM)s TIE defender program is halted in favor of Director KrennicâEUR(TM)s secret Death Star project, he realizes that the balance of power in the Empire is measured by more than just military acumen or tactical efficiency. Even the greatest intellect can hardly compete with the power to annihilate entire planets. As Thrawn works to secure his place in the Imperial hierarchy, his former protÃ(c)gÃ(c) Eli Vanto returns with a dire warning about ThrawnâEUR(TM)s homeworld. ThrawnâEUR(TM)s mastery of strategy must guide him through an impossible choice: duty to the Chiss Ascendancy, or fealty to the Empire he has sworn to serve. Even if the right choice means committing treason... _________________________________Praise for Thrawn: TreasonâEURœAnother excellent addition to the new canon . . . Thrawn: Treason will reward you thoroughly for your time.âEUR?âEUR"GeekMomâEURœIf youâEUR(TM)ve ever enjoyed a Thrawn storyâEUR"whether that was Heir to the Empire and its sequels or ZahnâEUR(TM)s new novelsâEUR"youâEUR(TM)ll find more of what you enjoy in Treason.âEUR?âEUR"Dork Side of the Force