First published 1996
Two centuries after the last deadly onslaught of the devouring Thread, the dragonriders of Pern prepare for its return. But one stubborn lord refuses to believe the warnings, even as ominous signs appear in the sky. Now the dragonriders must convince the disbelievers before history repeats its catastrophic cycle. In this epic tale of duty, danger, and the power of belief, the fate of an entire world hangs in the balance.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, epic
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, epic-quest, found-family
Setting: Pern
Period: Two Centuries After
390 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Del Rey/The Ballantine Publishing Group