This is book 2 of the Original Thrawn trilogy. This was published before Disney bought Star Wars and honestly, this trilogy should have been Episode 7, 8 and 9. It's amazing!
The story continues as Thrawn, a Grand Admiral unknown to the New Republic, prepares his attack against the enemies of the Empire. Both the New Republic and the Empire are in need of ships. Read as both sides learn about “The Dark Force”. An enormous fleet of warships lost before the Clone Wars.
In this book you'll learn more about the past. For characters and events that have occurred. Luke Skywalker finds a old lost Jedi. Leia is continued to be hunted by the Empire. Mara Jade continues her grudge against Luke. Read, as these events and characters come together for a race to find “The Dark Force”!..
…And for a twist.