Anne McCaffrey

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In a triumphant career spanning more than thirty years, Anne McCaffrey has won the devotion of millions of fans. Now she has written the exciting and long-awaited addition to her classic Pegasus series--and the perfect link to her bestselling Rowan saga . . . For an overpopulated Earth whose resources are strained to the breaking point, there is only one place to look for relief: straight up. With the successful completion of the Padrugoi Space Station, humanity has at last achieved its first large-scale permanent presence in space. But there are those who, for motives of their own, want Padrugoi to fail. Standing in their way are the Talented, men and women gifted with extraordinary mental powers that have made them as feared as they are respected--and utterly indispensable to the colonization effort. Now, as sabotage and attempted murder strike the Station, it's up to the Talented to save the day. Only who is going to save the Talented? Pegasus in Space is the tale of Peter Reidinger, first Tower Prime

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - FINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AWARD - The third novel in the legendary and magical series featuring dragons, adventure, romance, and heroism, from Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Anne McCaffrey, "one of my favorite authors of all time" (Brandon Sanderson) "Anne McCaffrey's Pern novels are truly foundational books; it's hard to imagine the modern-day landscape of fantasy and science fiction without them."--Naomi Novik, author of the Temeraire series When Lessa chose a dragon over her birthright, the hold she was to have inherited passed to Lord Jaxom instead. But Jaxom then muddied generations of Pern tradition by impulsively Impressing Ruth, the small and singularly unique white dragon, as a child. From that moment on, the debate has raged. Is Jaxom now a dragonrider, or a lord holder? All anyone agrees on is that he cannot be both. But perhaps it is all academic anyway, for no one expects Ruth to survive. But Ruth not only survives, he thrives. With Jaxom on the cusp of adulthood, the thing the pair most desire is to fight Thread side-by-side with the larger dragons. Jaxom knows what his dragon is capable of, and now that he is--mostly--grown, he is determined to buck tradition. Fortunately, a teenage rebellion may be the key to both Pern's salvation and winning the woman of his dreams. Don't miss the original trilogy from Anne McCaffrey's beloved Dragonriders of Pern series: DRAGONFLIGHT - DRAGONQUEST - THE WHITE DRAGON

FINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AWARD - The second novel in the legendary and magical New York Times bestselling series featuring dragons, adventure, romance, and heroism, from Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Anne McCaffrey "Pern was one of the first fantasy worlds I fell into, and I am forever grateful."--Leigh Bardugo, author of Ninth House Lessa and her golden queen dragon may have given their world a fighting chance against the deadly Thread by bringing several hundred dragons and their riders forward in time, but this has also caused other problems to arise. The Oldtimers, as they are known, are having a difficult time adjusting to their more modern world, and tensions are rising. Worse, Threadfall is becoming more unpredictable, which makes it harder to combat. Inspired by Lessa's example, brown dragonrider F'nor hatches a bold plan to cut through these growing tensions by destroying the Thread at its source: the mysterious Red Star. But his quest to go where no man--or dragon--has gone before will risk not only his life, but the heart of a woman who has already lost far more than she can bear. Don't miss the original trilogy from Anne McCaffrey's beloved Dragonriders of Pern series: DRAGONFLIGHT - DRAGONQUEST - THE WHITE DRAGON

UNA VENGANZA. UNA B SQUEDA. UN PLANETA EN PELIGRO. Bienvenido a Pern. Bienvenido a la adictiva historia de una de las novelistas de fantas a y ciencia ficci n m s influyentes. Para los nobles de Pern, Lessa no es m s que una sirvienta andrajosa. Ignoran que es la nica superviviente de la familia que gobernaba el fuerte de Ruatha, oculta a la espera de poder vengar a sus familiares asesinados. Y por fin se acerca ese d a... Todo cambia cuando hasta Ruatha llegan los jinetes de dragones, y una antigua amenaza reaparece. Porque entonces dos caminos se abren ante Lessa: continuar como siempre o irse con ellos e introducirse en un nuevo y apasionante mundo. Por primera vez en siglos, regresa la amenaza de algo que destruye todo lo que toca. Solo los dragones pueden plantarle cara. Y ahora Lessa debe tomar otra decisi n: ha de arriesgar su vida y la de su drag n para salvar el mundo? «Anne McCaffffrey es una de las maestras de la fantas a y una de mis autoras favoritas de todos los tiempos . BRANDON SANDERSON ENGLISH DESCRPTION The first novel in the legendary and magical New York Times bestselling dragonriding series, "a masterpiece of adventure, intrigue, and romance" (Danielle L. Jensen), from Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Anne McCaffrey On a beautiful world called Pern, Lessa is an outcast survivor--her parents murdered, her birthright stolen--a fierce young woman who has never stopped dreaming of revenge. That is, until an ambitious young dragonrider, F'lar, offers her something even greater: the chance to lead Pern at his side by Impressing a golden dragon with whom she will share a telepathic bond more intimate than any human connection. Although there is also her intense relationship with F'lar himself. But Lessa's fierceness and courage will be put to the test when an ancient scourge returns to the land: a deadly silver spore that falls from the sky, destroying all it touches. Only dragons can fight this Thread, and there are not enough dragons to protect all of Pern. Lessa and her dragon may hold the key to their world's salvation . . . but executing her daring plan may be costlier than she ever envisioned.

The final novel in the legendary, bestselling fantasy series from the Hugo and Nebula Award winning author, featuring dragons, adventure, romance, and heroism, perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing, Cassandra Clare and Brandon Sanderson.‘Anne McCaffrey is one of the titans of this genre, and one of my favorite authors of all time.’ Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn series.‘Pern was one of the first fantasy worlds I fell into, and I am forever grateful.’ Leigh Bardugo, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Six of Crows series and The Familiar‘Anne McCaffrey’s Pern books forever changed how readers looked at dragons...books that shaped a generation and more of fantasy writers.’ Cassandra Clare, No. 1 New York Times bestselling authorWhen Lessa chose a dragon over her birthright, the hold she was to have inherited passed to Lord Jaxom instead.But Jaxom then muddied generations of Pern tradition by impulsively Impressing Ruth, a small, white dragon, as a child.From that moment on, the debate has raged: Is Jaxom now a dragonrider, or a lord holder?All anyone agrees on is that he cannot be both.Now, with Jaxom on the cusp on adulthood, the thing he and Ruth most desire is to fight Thread side-by-side with the larger dragons. Jaxom knows what his dragon is capable of, and now that he is – mostly – grown, he is determined to buck tradition.Can this teenage rebellion be the key to both Pern’s salvation and winning the woman of his dreams?Don’t miss the original trilogy from Anne McCaffrey’s beloved Dragonriders of Pern series:DRAGONFLIGHT • DRAGONQUEST • THE WHITE DRAGONPraise for the Dragonriders of Pern Series:‘Anne McCaffrey’s Pern novels are truly foundational books; it’s hard to imagine the modern-day landscape of fantasy and science fiction without them’ Naomi Novik, author of the Temeraire series‘Pern is where dragon riding was conceived, and fifty years later, Anne McCaffrey’s epic tale remains a masterpiece of adventure, intrigue, and romance’ - Danielle L. Jensen, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood‘No series has ever captured my imagination so completely as Pern did.’ Susan Dennard, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlands Series‘A gripping tale that will have you wanting MORE!’ ***** Reader Review‘A classic and a must read for anyone who loves dragons and dragon-riding.’ ***** Reader Review ‘What a magical place. The author brings not only the characters but the whole world to life. Wonderful. Love it.’ ***** Reader review‘Anne McCaffrey, one of the queens of science fiction, knows exactly how to give her public what it wants’ – The Times‘Read Dragonflight and you're confronted with McCaffrey the storyteller in her prime...’ – SFX

The second novel in the legendary and magical bestselling fantasy series from the Hugo and Nebula Award winning author, featuring dragons, adventure, romance, and heroism, perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing, Cassandra Clare and Brandon Sanderson.‘Anne McCaffrey is one of the titans of this genre, and one of my favorite authors of all time.’ Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn series.‘Pern was one of the first fantasy worlds I fell into, and I am forever grateful.’ Leigh Bardugo, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Six of Crows series and The Familiar‘Anne McCaffrey’s Pern books forever changed how readers looked at dragons...books that shaped a generation and more of fantasy writers.’ Cassandra Clare, No. 1 New York Times bestselling authorLessa and her golden queen dragon have given their world a fighting chance against the deadly Thread, but that doesn’t mean they are out of danger.The Oldtimers, the dragons and their riders brought forward in time to combat the Thread, are having a difficult time adjusting to their more modern world, and tensions are rising.Worse, Threadfall is becoming more unpredictable, making it harder to combat.Inspired by Lessa’s example, brown dragonrider F’nor hatches a bold plan to cut through these growing tensions by destroying the Thread at its source: the mysterious Red Star.But his quest to go where no man?or dragon?has gone before will risk not only his life, but the heart of a woman who has already lost far more than she can bear.Don’t miss the original trilogy from Anne McCaffrey’s beloved Dragonriders of Pern series:DRAGONFLIGHT • DRAGONQUEST • THE WHITE DRAGONPraise for the Dragonriders of Pern Series:‘Anne McCaffrey’s Pern novels are truly foundational books; it’s hard to imagine the modern-day landscape of fantasy and science fiction without them’ Naomi Novik, author of the Temeraire series‘Pern is where dragon riding was conceived, and fifty years later, Anne McCaffrey’s epic tale remains a masterpiece of adventure, intrigue, and romance’ - Danielle L. Jensen, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood‘No series has ever captured my imagination so completely as Pern did.’ Susan Dennard, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlands Series‘A gripping tale that will have you wanting MORE!’ ***** Reader Review‘A classic and a must read for anyone who loves dragons and dragon-riding.’ ***** Reader Review ‘What a magical place. The author brings not only the characters but the whole world to life. Wonderful. Love it.’ ***** Reader review‘Anne McCaffrey, one of the queens of science fiction, knows exactly how to give her public what it wants’ – The Times"Read Dragonflight and you're confronted with McCaffrey the storyteller in her prime..." – SFX

The first novel in the legendary and magical bestselling fantasy series from the Hugo and Nebula Award winning author, featuring dragons, adventure, romance, and heroism, perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing, Cassandra Clare and Brandon Sanderson.‘Anne McCaffrey is one of the titans of this genre, and one of my favorite authors of all time.’ Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn series.‘Pern was one of the first fantasy worlds I fell into, and I am forever grateful.’ Leigh Bardugo, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Six of Crows series and The Familiar‘Anne McCaffrey’s Pern books forever changed how readers looked at dragons...books that shaped a generation and more of fantasy writers.’ Cassandra Clare, No. 1 New York Times bestselling authorOn a beautiful world called Pern, Lessa is an outcast survivor?her parents murdered, her birthright stolen?a fierce young woman who has never stopped dreaming of revenge.That is, until an ambitious young dragonrider, F’lar, offers her something even greater: the chance to lead Pern at his side by Impressing a golden dragon with whom she will share a telepathic bond more intimate than any human connection.Although there is also her intense relationship with F’lar himself…But Lessa’s fierceness and courage will be put to the test when an ancient scourge returns to the land: a deadly silver spore that falls from the sky, destroying all it touches. Only dragons can fight this Thread, and there are not enough dragons to protect all of Pern.Lessa and her dragon may hold the key to their world’s salvation . . . but executing her daring plan may be costlier than she ever envisioned.Don’t miss the original trilogy from Anne McCaffrey’s beloved Dragonriders of Pern series:DRAGONFLIGHT • DRAGONQUEST • THE WHITE DRAGONPraise for the Dragonriders of Pern Series:‘Anne McCaffrey’s Pern novels are truly foundational books; it’s hard to imagine the modern-day landscape of fantasy and science fiction without them’ Naomi Novik, author of the Temeraire series‘Pern is where dragon riding was conceived, and fifty years later, Anne McCaffrey’s epic tale remains a masterpiece of adventure, intrigue, and romance’ - Danielle L. Jensen, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood‘No series has ever captured my imagination so completely as Pern did.’ Susan Dennard, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlands Series‘Anne McCaffrey, one of the queens of science fiction, knows exactly how to give her public what it wants’ – The Times"Read Dragonflight and you're confronted with McCaffrey the storyteller in her prime..." - SF

Simeon was a shell-person—the brain who ran Space Station SSS-900 on the fringes of human space. But things hadn’t been going too well lately, and he was more than a little discontented. Though normally he enjoyed his work, these days it seemed boring. To make matters worse, his long-time partner had just retired and he was having a hard time adjusting to his newly assigned brawn—a strong-willed woman named Channa Hap who seemed to feel it her duty to keep him in line. He's buried himself in his favorite pastime—wargaming. Simeon’s hobby would find unexpected uses when the brutal Kolnari attack the nearby colony planet Bethel. Sheltering the colony’s refugees brought “the city” an invitation to serious trouble with Kolnari pirates. And only Simeon and Channa working together can save the city. About Death of Sleep by Anne McCaffrey and Jody Lynn Nye: “McCaffrey has created a feisty, likable character in Lunzie Mespil.” —Publishers Weekly About S.M. Stirling: “Rousing . . . a stirring tale.” —John Ringo

The fate of the galaxy is placed in the hands of Lunzie, who discovers the true nature of three friends: Fordeliton, who is dying of a mysterious poison; Dupaynil, who is exiled; and Aygar, who tries to prove himself. About Elizabeth Moon: “Excellent pl

Old Enough to be Used. Young Enough to be Broken.Sassinak was twelve when the raiders came. That made her just the right age: old enough to be used, young enough to be broken. Or so the slavers thought. But Sassy turned out to be a little different from your typical slave girl. Maybe it was her unusual physical strength. Maybe it was her friendship with the captured Fleet crewman. Maybe it was her spirit. Whatever it was, it wouldn't let her resign herself to the life of a slave. She bided her time and watched for her moment. When it finally came, she escaped.But that was only the beginning for Sassinak. Now she's a fleet captain with a pirate-chasing ship of her own, and only one regret in her life: not enough pirates.About Elizabeth Moon:“Excellent plotting and characters support the utterly realistic action sequences: swift, jolting, confusing, and merciless. It’s a corker!”—Kirkus Reviews“Moon has created a richly imagined universe of different cultures, replete with intriguing characters and the sense of unlimited possibility that characterizes the most appealing science fiction.”—School Library Journal“Rip-roaring action and intriguing science and tactics . . . [a] grand space opera tour de force.”—Publishers Weekly“. . . the first work of high heroic fantasy I've seen that has taken the work of Tolkien, assimilated it totally and deeply and absolutely, and produced something altogether new and yet incontestably based on the master . . . [Moon's] military knowledge is impressive, her picture of life in a mercenary company most convincing. I'm deeply impressed.”—Judith Tarr

A young girl allies with nine tiny dragons and finds her voice in the fantastical Harper Hall trilogy, set within the world of science fiction legend Anne McCaffrey's beloved and bestselling Dragonriders of Pern series For centuries, the world of Pern has faced a destructive force known as Thread. But now the number of magnificent dragons who have protected this world and the men and women who ride them are dwindling. As destruction falls from the sky, Menolly has only one dream: to sing, play, and weave the music that comes to her so easily--she wishes to become a Harper. But despite her great talents, her father believes that a young girl is unworthy of such a respected position and forbids her to pursue her dreams. So Menolly runs away, taking shelter in a cave by the sea. Miraculously, she happens upon nine fire lizards that could possibly save her world...and change her life forever. This paperback boxed set contains the entire Harper Hall trilogy: Dragonsong Dragonsinger Dragondrums

Three old space mining prospectors in their beat-up space ship discover a small pod floating in space. Inside is a tiny girl child, with funny little hooves, a wealth of silver hair growing on her body, and a lump in the middle of her forehead which, as time elapses, grows into a horn. It is a sort of unicorn. When the old prospectors come to sell their ores on the home planet controversy breaks out. Bureaucrats want to put her in a home and cut off her deformity, scientists want to study her and isolate her, and so the old three kidnap her back on their ship and go roaring off round the universe, having adventures, saving her, and finally having her save all the child slaves on a terrible planet called Kezdet. It is space opera at it's best and will be followed by more in the series, no doubt tracing Acorna to her home planet.

Ronan Born for Water Shongili and Murel Monster Slayer Shongili are the twin son and daughter of Yana Maddock and Sean Shongili. Like their father, each can transform into a seal and converse telepathically with the planet's creatures - such as the friendly otter whose life they save one day from a pack of ravenous wolves.

Original short stories by talented new voices . . . selected by your favourite authors. Get to know tomorrow's brightest creative talents chosen by some of today's bestselling authors and celebrated artists including Kevin J. Anderson, Orson Scott Card, Larry Elmore, and Brandon Sanderson. Explore 12 diverse new universes of possibility through a variety of creative and fresh new ideas-all in one anthology. From dragons to mythical death dealers, from murder on the moon to deep space mystery, these stories bring you the hot new talent in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Discover the writers who push the boundaries-and break beyond them . . . the illustrators who envision the impossible-and render it real . . . the stories that challenge the way we see ourselves-and see the world in a new way. You'll love this anthology because of the diversity of stories, unexpected twists and turns, and 16 full color illustrations that bring the stories to vivid life. Get it now. Bonus short stories by L. Ron Hubbard, Todd McCaffrey, and Robert J Sawyer Art and writing tips by Anne McCaffrey, L. Ron Hubbard, and Larry Elmore.

A young woman allies with magnificent dragons in the Harper Hall trilogy, set within science fiction legend Anne McCaffrey's beloved and bestselling Dragonriders of Pern series. This collectable box set include all three books in the trilogy: Dragonsong, Dragonsinger, and Dragondrums.

Fifteen-year-old Menolly allies with magnificent dragons in the first book in the Harper Hall trilogy, set within science fiction legend Anne McCaffrey's beloved and bestselling Dragonriders of Pern series. For centuries, the world of Pern has faced a destructive force known as Thread. But the number of magnificent dragons who have protected this world and the men and women who ride them are dwindling. As fewer dragons ride the winds and destruction falls from the sky, Menolly has only one dream: to sing, play, and weave the music that comes to her so easily--she wishes to become a Harper. But despite her great talents, her father believes that a young girl is unworthy of such a respected position and forbids her to pursue her dreams. So Menolly runs away, taking shelter in a cave by the sea. Miraculously, she happens upon nine fire lizards that could possibly save her world...and change her life forever.

As Menolly uncovers magic and intrigue, mischievous Piemur discovers the rhythm of adventure in the final book in the Harper Hall trilogy, set within science fiction legend Anne McCaffrey's beloved and bestselling Dragonriders of Pern series. Mischievous Piemur is used to getting away with a lot. He has one of the most impressive voices at Harper Hall and, in the world of Pern, there are few things more important than the ability to sing and write songs. But when his voice begins to change, Piemur loses all confidence and questions everything he thought he knew about himself. No longer capable of singing, Piemur is sent on various errands by Masterharper Robinton, including the task of learning the complicated beats of the messenger drums. Piemur has no clue of the grand adventures that await him, and he'll need to find the courage within himself to survive.

Science fiction legend Anne McCaffrey's beloved Harper Hall trilogy, set within the bestselling Dragonriders of Pern series, is now available in a collectable boxed set. Every two hundred years or so, on the planet colony of Pern, shimmering Threads fall from space, raining death. Yet the great dragons of Pern, mounted by the stalwart dragonriders, scour the skies with fire to destroy the deadly Thread and save the planet. Here we meet Menolly as she navigates her way as the first journeywoman Harper in the history of Pern; and fellow student Piemur whom is secretly asked to leave Harper Hall, drafted by Masterharper Robinton to embark on a dangerous mission to the Southern Hold. The Harper Hall trilogy, set within science fiction legend Anne McCaffrey's beloved and bestselling Dragonriders of Pern series, is a seminal work and a must-have for any fantasy or science fiction fan.