"This is Pern, in the hands of a new master-grade harper. . . . May
the saga continue!" --David Weber, New York Times bestselling author
of The Shadow of Saganami
A mysterious epidemic is striking dragons, and the next deadly cycle of
Threadfall is only days away. Somehow, dragonrider Lorana must find a
way to save all the dragons--including her own beloved Arith--before
they succumb to the sickness, leaving Pern undefended. No doubt the
first colonists, who originally bred the dragons, possessed the advanced
technology to find a cure. But over the centuries, that knowledge was
lost.
Five hundred years in the past, a scientist foresees that a disease may
ultimately destroy the dragons, and she is determined to find a way to
change the future. Now two brave women, separated by hundreds of years
but joined by bonds transcending time, become unknowing allies in a
desperate race for nothing less than Pern's survival.
Praise for Dragonsblood
"Dragonsblood is a strong, lively story, with vivid, interesting
characters and plenty of exciting action. Todd has captured the tone as
well as the familiar settings of the Pern books. Pern fans (and
newcomers to the Pern universe) have reason to rejoice."--Elizabeth
Moon, Nebula Award-winning author of *Marque and Reprisal
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"For Pern lovers, the good news is that Todd McCaffrey has inherited his
mother's storytelling ability. His dragons and firelizards, 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,
award-winning author of Briar Rose
"Dragonsblood is cause for celebration! A worthy addition to one of
the grandest traditions in the literature of the fantastic, this is a
lock-the-door, take-the-phone-off-the-hook, send-the-kids-out-to-play,
curl-up-and-enjoy adventure!"--David Gerrold, author of Blood and
Fire
"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)
"McCaffrey convincingly spins 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 by his continuance of a beloved saga."--Booklist
