Specter of the Past (abridged audiobook)

Specter of the Past is the abridged audiobook version of the Star Wars Legends novel of the same name, by author Timothy Zahn. The audiobook was performed by Anthony Heald and was first released on November 3, 1997 by Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing as a two cassette tape set. On February 20, 2007 it was released digitally by Random House Audio. The audiobook was produced by David Rapkin and directed by Lars Hoel with abridgment by Trebbe Johnson
==Publisher's summary==
From Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn, whose unprecedented bestselling trilogy continued the saga of George Lucas' blockbuster films and became a landmark in the history of science fiction publishing, comes Specter of the Past, the first in the epic two-volume series The Hand of Thrawn. Now Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo must battle to safeguard the fledgling New Republic from a dead Imperial warlord—and from itself.
The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn—the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history—has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long–prophesized victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unraveling in the face of two inexplicable threats—one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps most dangerous of all, are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings.
==Legacy==
On September 17, 2013 an unabridged audiobook was released by Random House Audio. It was also read by Marc Thompson.
==Media==
===Editions===
*; November 3, 1997; Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing; Cassette tape
*; February 20, 2007; Random House Audio; Digital audiobook
==Notes and references==
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Category:Legends audiobooks