Sky Dragons

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Scores of dragons are dead after plague swept across the world of Pern, and now the Weyrs are struggling to rebuild before Threadfall destroys everything—and everyone—left alive. Their best hope lies with a group of new dragonriders who have volunteered to brave the dangers of an unexplored island populated by vicious wild felines and voracious tunnel-snakes to create a safe home for their young dragons, whose offspring will hopefully replenish Pern’s decimated population. But their leader, Xhinna, the first female rider of a blue dragon, faces an uphill battle to win the respect of her peers, especially after tragedy leaves the new colony reeling. The way forward seems to lie with the awesome ability of the dragons to travel through time. But that power comes with risks: By venturing into the past, Xhinna may jeopardize the very future she has sworn to save. “Memorable characters and a good balance of individual dramas and large-scale action make this a strong addition to the Pern saga.â€—Library Journal “Longtime fans will enjoy the latest adventures of the cheerful dragonriders and their colorful mounts.â€—Publishers Weekly “McCaffrey will be remembered, rightly, as one of science fiction’s grand masters.â€—Tordotcom

About the Author

Mccaffrey, Anne

Anne McCaffrey (1926-2011) was an American-Irish author best known for her science fiction and fantasy novels. She was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but spent much of her life in Ireland.McCaffrey's most famous works are the Dragonriders of Pern series, which began with "Dragonflight" in 1968. The series is set on the planet Pern, where humans live in symbiosis with dragons who protect them from a deadly spore known as Thread. The series continued for over twenty novels and has been beloved by generations of readers.McCaffrey was the first woman to win a Hugo Award for Best Novella for her 1971 work "Weyr Search," which was later incorporated into "Dragonflight." She also won a Nebula Award in 1969 for the same work.In addition to the Dragonriders of Pern series, McCaffrey wrote numerous other novels and short stories, including the Ship Who Sang series and the Crystal Singer trilogy. She was known for her strong female characters and her ability to create intricate, fully-realized worlds.McCaffrey passed away in 2011 at the age of 85, but her legacy lives on through her many beloved works of science fiction and fantasy.

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