Tales From the Empire
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Tales from the Empire is an anthology
of short stories
set in the fictional Star Wars
universe. The book is edited by Peter Schweighofer.
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.
Anthology
An anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
of short stories
Short story
A short story is a work of fiction that is usually written in prose, often in narrative format. This format tends to be more pointed than longer works of fiction, such as novellas and novels. Short story definitions based on length differ somewhat, even among professional writers, in part because...
set in the fictional Star Wars
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
universe. The book is edited by Peter Schweighofer.
The centerpoint of the anthology is a short novel by Timothy Zahn
Timothy Zahn
Timothy Zahn is a writer of science fiction short stories and novels. His novella Cascade Point won the 1984 Hugo award. He is the author of nine Star Wars Expanded Universe novels, including seven novels featuring Grand Admiral Thrawn: the Thrawn Trilogy, the Hand of Thrawn duology, Outbound...
and Michael A. Stackpole
Michael A. Stackpole
Michael A. Stackpole is a science fiction and fantasy author best known for his Star Wars and Battletech books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont...
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
Grand Admiral Thrawn
Grand Admiral Thrawn is a fictional character and major antagonist from the Star Wars galaxy. He first appeared in Timothy Zahn's Thrawn trilogy, published between 1992 and 1994...
, Hal and Corran Horn, Zekka Thyne, and Kirtan Loor.
Contents
- "First Contact" by Timothy ZahnTimothy ZahnTimothy Zahn is a writer of science fiction short stories and novels. His novella Cascade Point won the 1984 Hugo award. He is the author of nine Star Wars Expanded Universe novels, including seven novels featuring Grand Admiral Thrawn: the Thrawn Trilogy, the Hand of Thrawn duology, Outbound...
(7 ABY) - "Tinian on Trial" by Kathy TyersKathy TyersKathy Tyers is an American author and musician currently living in Bozeman, Montana.-Biography:Kathy Tyers was born and raised in Long Beach, California. She obtained a degree in microbiology from Montana State University, where she met her future husband Mark Tyers...
(2 BBY) - "The Final Exit" by Patricia A. Jackson (11 BBY)
- "Missed Chance" by Michael A. StackpoleMichael A. StackpoleMichael A. Stackpole is a science fiction and fantasy author best known for his Star Wars and Battletech books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont...
(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)