Star Wars: Specter of the Past: The Hand of Thrawn, Book 1

In this gripping return to the Star Wars universe, Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn unveils a new two-volume series where the New Republic faces its most formidable threat: the resurgence of the enigmatic Grand Admiral Thrawn and a heinous plot aimed at inciting chaos. As Han and Leia race against time to protect their fledgling government from internal and external dangers, Luke teams up with Mara Jade to unravel the mystery behind a pirate ship crewed by clones. With sinister forces manipulating events from the shadows, the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance.