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Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy series? Start with "Heir to the Empire" (1991) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Heir to the Empire
1991
Dark Force Rising
1992
The Last Command
1993
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