Who narrates the Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil: Book III audiobook?

Marc Thompson narrates Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil: Book III. The audiobook runs 23 hours 13 minutes.

How long is the Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil: Book III audiobook?

The Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil: Book III audiobook has a runtime of 23 hours 13 minutes.

Who wrote Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil: Book III?

Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil: Book III was written by Timothy Zahn. It falls into the Science Fiction & Fantasy genre.

What genre is Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil: Book III?

Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil: Book III is a Science Fiction & Fantasy audiobook written by Timothy Zahn and narrated by Marc Thompson.

Is Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil: Book III worth listening to?

Sherlock Holmes in space with sound effects Marc Thompson doesn't just read; he performs a radio drama with full sound effects and a score. But be warned: the audio mixing is sadistic. Thrawn whispers, aliens scream, and you'll be riding the volume knob like a DJ to save your eardrums. Our verdict: Must Listen.

Is Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil: Book III part of a series?

Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil: Book III is book #3 in the Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy series.

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Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil: Book III — Sherlock Holmes in space with sound effects

Rating: 4.5
Author: Tom Bradley

by Timothy Zahn 🎤Narrated by Marc Thompson 📚Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy #3

🟢 Must Listen

✍️ 4.5 Editorial

🎤 5.0 Narration

23h 13m

Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Quest Log

Sherlock Holmes in space with sound effects

•Voice Acting: Marc Thompson is a one-man cast, delivering distinct alien voices and perfect pacing.
•Production Quality: Full Star Wars treatment with iconic music cues and blaster sound effects.
•World-Building: Cerebral military sci-fi that feels like a chess match played with spaceships.
•Loot Rating: Must Listen

Is this for you?

✅Pick this if: you love watching a genius outthink everyone and enjoy cerebral military strategy · you want a full cinematic audio experience with music and sound effects · you appreciate complex alien politics and don't mind a 23-hour runtime

❌Skip if: you need constant action or get bored by lengthy political intrigue stretches · you mostly listen in loud environments since the audio mixing has extreme volume swings · you prefer protagonists who struggle and fail rather than always winning

📚Best for fans of: Sherlock Holmes, Star Wars: Thrawn (Timothy Zahn), Brisingr (Inheritance Cycle)

Read Time3 min read

Duration23h 13m

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Reviewed byTom Bradley

CS grad student. Thesis progress: concerning. Will defend LitRPG with dying breath.

🎧 Tunes in while painting miniatures, hooked by full radio drama performance, bails on monotone narrators without distinct voices.

Last updated: Jul 15, 2026

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Housework

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Dedicated

I should be fixing the pathfinding algorithm for my thesis project. My advisor, Dr. Patel, thinks I'm "crunching data." In reality, I've spent the last three days painting a Beholder miniature at 2 AM while Marc Thompson explains Chiss politics to me. Priorities, right?

## Marc Thompson Is Running a One-Man Radio Drama Let's get the obvious out of the way: Marc Thompson is a machine. The man doesn't just read; he performs an entire radio drama. You get the John Williams score swelling at the right moments, the *pew-pew* of blasters, the hum of engines. It's immersive as hell—basically a movie without the screen. He does this specific thing with Thrawn's voice—a driven, analytical monotone that somehow conveys more emotion than a screaming match. And the alien voices? He drops into a Darth Vader-esque growl for one of the leaders that rattled the brushes on my desk. But—and this is a massive "but" for anyone listening in a loud car—the audio mixing is sadistic. Thrawn speaks in this cerebral, calculated whisper that forces you to crank the volume, and then BAM! An alien warlord with a voice like a garbage disposal screams in your ear. I nearly drove off the road. If you're listening on a commute, keep your finger on the volume knob like you're DJing a rave. ## 23 Hours of 4D Chess (And I'm Here For It) The story itself is 23 hours of 4D chess. Thrawn is basically a D&D character with maxed-out Intelligence and Wisdom stats, and the DM (Zahn) is terrified to let him fail. Some reviewers complain that "Thrawn always wins," but that's literally why we're here. You don't read a Sherlock Holmes story to watch Watson solve the case. You're here to watch the blue guy explain why a piece of abstract art proves an enemy fleet is going to flank left. It's satisfying in a way that tickles the part of my brain that likes optimized code. Brisingr scratched that same itch—watching Eragon outthink enemies with magic systems that follow actual rules. Also, thank the Maker for the audio format. The Chiss names in this book are a linguistic nightmare. If I had to read "Mitth'raw'nuruodo" or track the nine different ruling families with my eyeballs, I'd have quit by hour five. Thompson makes the alien phonetics flow like they aren't total Scrabble disasters. ## Who Should Queue This Up (And Who Should Hyperspace Out) If you love watching a genius work—Thrawn stans, tactical nerds, anyone who's ever spent an hour optimizing a build—this is your jam. Skip it if political intrigue bores you or you need constant action; there are stretches that feel like galactic senate subcommittee meetings. ## Roll for Initiative, Then Hit Play Is it long? Yes. Does it get bogged down in Chiss family politics? Sometimes. But when the fleet battles kick in with the sound effects ramping up, it's pure dopamine. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a Beholder to finish and a thesis to pretend I'm working on.

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Audio production quality notes that may affect your listening experience

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Single Narrator

Read by a single narrator throughout the entire audiobook.

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World Building

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Cerebral

Intellectually stimulating content requiring focused attention.

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Audio Issues

Some audio quality issues noted by reviewers.

Note: These technical issues are minor and won't significantly impact most listeners. Consider them when choosing listening environments or if you're particularly sensitive to audio quality.

Quick Info

Release Date:November 16, 2021

Duration:23h 13m

Language:English

Audio Code:58694736

About the Author

Timothy Zahn

9 books

Timothy Zahn (born 1951) is an American science fiction and fantasy author best known for his Star Wars novels, especially the Thrawn trilogy, which revitalized the Star Wars franchise. He holds a B.S. in physics from Michigan State University and an M.S. from the University of Illinois. Zahn has written over 60 novels and numerous short stories, including original series and Star Wars Expanded Universe works.

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About the Narrator

Marc Thompson

Marc Thompson is a prolific voice actor and audiobook narrator known for his extensive work in the Star Wars universe, including narrating the Legacy of the Force and Fate of the Jedi series. He has also voiced characters in popular animated series such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Pokémon. Thompson is highly regarded for his ability to bring multiple characters to life with distinct voices in his audiobook performances.

43 books

4.5 rating