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Skies of Pern, The

By: Del Rey Books

Type: Novel - Hardcover

Product Line: Science Fiction Novels (Del Rey Books)


Product Info

Title
Skies of Pern, The
Publisher
Category
Sub-category
Author
Anne McCaffrey
Publish Year
2001
Pages
434
Dimensions
6x9x1.25"
NKG Part #
2147412139
Type
Novel - Hardcover

Description

A rogue comet that strikes Pern leads the Weyrleaders and Holders, contemplating a future where dragonriders are not needed in a Threadless world, to consider the creation of a new Star Craft made of dragonriders. The discovery by dragonriders F'lessan and Tai, after a brutal attack by large felines, of the draconic use of telekinesis, only strengthens their resolve to keep Pern's skies free of danger.

At the same time, disgruntled citizens resisting the ever-growing role of technology in Pernese life band together as Abominators, attacking Crafthalls, and are determined to destroy all the new technology in use. These fanatics are seemingly allied with Southern Lord Holder Toric. The Abominators' leader, Shankolin, is killed at the end of the book when he enters the chamber formerly housing AIVAS, the computer that introduced advanced technology to the Pernese. This implies that although AIVAS is disabled, his defense systems remain active.

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