In the first installment of the Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy, author Timothy Zahn transports us to the Unknown Regions, a place of chaos and myriad secrets. This expanse beyond the galaxy's edge harbors the Ascendancy, realm of the enigmatic Chiss and their nine ruling families. When a brazen assault on the Chiss capital disrupts their hitherto peaceful society, Thrawn, an emerging military genius of the Ascendancy, is assigned to unmask the ghostly adversaries. Aided by Admiral Ar'alani and with the might of the Expansionary Fleet, Thrawn's quest for answers will lead him through the Chaos, revealing that the menace to the Ascendancy extends far beyond initial appearances. As he delves into this unknown threat, Thrawn risks uncovering truths that might unravel the very fabric of his society.