Dragonheart by Todd J. McCaffrey - ISBN: 9780345491152
Paperback
Deadly plague threatens dragons, a Weyrwoman’s quest through time begins.

Dragonheart

Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern

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  • Paperback

    544 pages

  • Release Date

    27 October 2009

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Summary

The specter of sickness looms over the Weyrs of Pern, felling fire-lizards and threatening their dragon cousins, Pern’s sole defense against the deadly phenomenon that is Thread. Fiona, the young rider of queen dragon Talenth, is about to assume the duties of a Weyrwoman when word spreads that dragons have begun succumbing to the new contagion. As more dragons sicken and die, Weyrleader B’Nik and queen rider Lorana comb Fort Weyr’s archives in a desperate search for clues from the past that m…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780345491152
ISBN-10:0345491157
Author:Todd J. McCaffrey
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Random House Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:544
Release Date:27 October 2009
Weight:306g
Dimensions:173mm x 107mm x 29mm
Series:Dragonriders of Pern
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“The torch has been passed and burns more brightly than ever in this latest chapter of the venerable Pern saga, the first of what one hopes will be many solo efforts by the son of series creator Anne McCaffrey… . This stand-alone tale fits beautifully into the existing history and style of earlier books while still breaking new ground.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Todd McCaffrey does something I didn’t think anyone could do: he writes Anne McCaffrey’s Pern… . This is Pern, in the hands of a new master-grade harper, carefully trained in the old traditions, but scoring his own ballads. May the saga continue!” —David Weber, author of By Schism Rent Asunder

“A dramatic, thoroughly captivating tale, steeped in the lore and well-drawn characterizations of the people and the dragons for which the Pern novels are prized. Fans old and new will be delighted.”—Booklist

“Todd McCaffrey has inherited his mother’s storytelling ability. His dragons and fire-lizards, his harpers in Harper’s Hall, carry on the great traditions–and add much to them. Huzzah, Todd! You have learned wisdom indeed.”—Jane Yolen, author of Briar Rose

“Highly recommended … strong storytelling and fully developed human and dragon characters.”—Library Journal, starred review

“[A] compelling read.”—SF Crowsnest

“Todd McCaffrey has hit his stride with Dragonheart, giving fans an entertaining continuation of the hugely popular saga.”—BookLoons

About The Author

Todd J. McCaffrey

Todd McCaffrey is the bestselling author of the Pern novel Dragonsblood, and the co-author, with his mother, Anne McCaffrey, of Dragon’s Kin, Dragon’s Fire, and Dragon Harper. A computer engineer, he currently lives in Los Angeles. Having grown up in Ireland with the epic of the Dragonriders of Pern, he is bursting with ideas for new stories of that world, its people, and its dragons.

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