Tales from the Empire
Anthology of short stories set in the fictional Star Wars universe
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Tales from the Empire (1997) is an anthology of short stories set in the fictional Star Wars universe. The book is edited by Peter Schweighofer.
EditorPeter Schweighofer
AuthorTimothy Zahn
Kathy Tyers
Patricia A. Jackson
Michael A. Stackpole
Laurie Burns
Charlene Newcomb
Tony Russo
Angela Phillips
Erin Endom
Kathy Tyers
Patricia A. Jackson
Michael A. Stackpole
Laurie Burns
Charlene Newcomb
Tony Russo
Angela Phillips
Erin Endom
CoverartistMatt Busch
LanguageEnglish
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| Editor | Peter Schweighofer |
|---|---|
| Author | Timothy Zahn Kathy Tyers Patricia A. Jackson Michael A. Stackpole Laurie Burns Charlene Newcomb Tony Russo Angela Phillips Erin Endom |
| Cover artist | Matt Busch |
| Language | English |
| Series | Canon C |
| Subject | Star Wars |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Bantam Spectra |
| Publication date | December 1, 1997 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 324 |
| ISBN | 0-553-57876-6 |
All short stories featured had previously been published in the Star Wars Adventure Journal magazine.
The centerpoint of the anthology is a short novel by Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole entitled "Side Trip". The short novel centers on two smugglers, Captain Haber Trell and Maranne Darmic. It features such prominent characters as Grand Admiral Thrawn, Hal and Corran Horn, Zekka Thyne, and Kirtan Loor.[1]
Contents
- "First Contact" by Timothy Zahn (7 ABY)
- "Tinian on Trial" by Kathy Tyers (2 BBY)
- "The Final Exit" by Patricia A. Jackson (11 BBY)
- "Missed Chance" by Michael A. Stackpole (6 ABY)
- "Retreat From Coruscant" by Laurie Burns (8 ABY)
- "A Certain Point of View" by Charlene Newcomb (0 ABY)
- "Blaze of Glory" by Tony Russo (11 ABY)
- "Slaying Dragons" by Angela Phillips (3 ABY)
- "Do No Harm" by Erin Endom (3 BBY)
- "Side Trip" by Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole (2 ABY)
