The Dragonriders, once revered members of Pern's society, have fallen into disfavor and have dwindled in numbers. Its remaining single queen dragon, close to death, has her … more
In this book, McCaffrey tells the story the first colony of Pern, and their encounter with the deadly Thread that falls from the sky eating all organic life. Possible Spoiler … more
This is the first ever Pern book I read, and was instantly in love. Menolly, a gifted musician, lives in an isolated hold by the sea. When the hold's harper dies, Menolly looses … more