First published 1988
On the distant planet Pern, a group of human colonists struggles to establish the first foothold. Fierce storms, toxic fumes, and deadly predators threaten their survival. As they work to terraform the harsh landscape, an ancient threat awakens - a voracious plague that devours all in its path. With their very existence at stake, the colonists must find a way to tame the dragons of Pern and master the skies before it's too late.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, aliens, apocalyptic
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: ancient-threat, found-family
Setting: Pern
431 pages · Hardcover · Del Rey