Tales from the Empire

Infobox SW Books
name = Tales from the Empire
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author = Timothy Zahn
Kathy Tyers
Patricia A. Jackson
Michael A. Stackpole
Laurie Burns
Charlene Newcomb
Tony Russo
Angela Phillips
Erin Endom
cover_artist = Matt Busch
editor = Peter Schweighofer
country = USA
language = English
era = Rebellion
series =
galactic_year = 4 ABY
canon = C
subject = Star Wars
genre = Science Fiction
publisher = Bantam Spectra
release_date = 1 December 1997
media_type = Paperback
pages = 324
size_weight = 7.1 x 4.3 x 1.0 inches
6.2 ounces
isbn = ISBN 0-553-57876-6
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followed_by =

"Tales From the Empire" (1997) 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.

Contents

# "First Contact" by Timothy Zahn (7 ABY)
# "Tinian on Trial" by Kathy Tyers (2 BBY)
# "The Final Exit" by Patricia A. Jackson (11 BBY)
# "Missed Chance" by Michael A. Stackpole (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)

External links

*" [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553578766 Amazon.com Listing] "
*" [http://cargobay.starwars.com/webapps/cargobay/item-detail/602 Official CargoBay Listing] "