Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil
2021 novel by Timothy Zahn
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Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil is a Star Wars novel by Timothy Zahn, published on November 16, 2021 by Del Rey Books.[2]
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| Author | Timothy Zahn |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Star Wars: Thrawn trilogy |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
| Publication date | November 16, 2021 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 548[1] |
| ISBN | 9780593158326 |
| Preceded by | Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good |
Plot
Lesser Evil focuses on the end of Grand Admiral Thrawn's rise through the ranks in the Chiss Ascendancy nation.[3] It introduces the fictional Kilji species, whose leaders act as co-villains alongside Jixtus.[4]
Reception
Sean Keane of CNET called it a "fun Thrawn adventure" but criticized the lack of information revealed about the series' villains, "Jixtus" and the Grysks.[1] The book received the 2022 Dragon Award for "Best Media Tie-In Novel".[5][6]
See also
- List of Star Wars books, the list of novels published in the Star Wars series.
