Dragonquest

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FINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AWARD • The second novel in the legendary and magical New York Times bestselling series featuring dragons, adventure, romance, and heroism, from Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author Anne McCaffrey “Pern was one of the first fantasy worlds I fell into, and I am forever grateful.”—Leigh Bardugo, author of Ninth House Lessa and her golden queen dragon may have given their world a fighting chance against the deadly Thread by bringing several hundred dragons and their riders forward in time, but this has also caused other problems to arise. The Oldtimers, as they are known, are having a difficult time adjusting to their more modern world, and tensions are rising. Worse, Threadfall is becoming more unpredictable, which makes it harder to combat. Inspired by Lessa’s example, brown dragonrider F’nor hatches a bold plan to cut through these growing tensions by destroying the Thread at its source: the mysterious Red Star. But his quest to go where no man—or dragon—has gone before will risk not only his life, but the heart of a woman who has already lost far more than she can bear. Don’t miss the original trilogy from Anne McCaffrey’s beloved Dragonriders of Pern series: DRAGONFLIGHT • DRAGONQUEST • THE WHITE DRAGON

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Dragonquest, authored by the legendary Hugo and Nebula Award-winning writer Anne McCaffrey, stands as the captivating second novel in the beloved New York Times bestselling Dragonriders of Pern series. Spanning 354 pages, this 2002 publication continues the epic saga of a world perpetually threatened by a deadly extraterrestrial menace known as Thread. In the wake of Lessa and her magnificent golden queen dragon saving their world from immediate peril by bringing hundreds of dragons and their riders forward in time, the fragile peace of Pern faces a whole new spectrum of internal and external conflicts. The narrative masterfully explores the sociological and psychological ripples of time travel, focusing heavily on the integration of the displaced riders, who are colloquially known as the Oldtimers. As these traditional riders are thrust into a more modern society, deep cultural clashes and political tensions begin to surface, threatening to fracture the unity of the Weyrs precisely when solidarity is needed most. Compounding these human struggles is an alarming escalation in the natural world: Threadfall is becoming increasingly erratic and unpredictable, rendering the traditional defense strategies far more difficult to execute. Inspired by Lessa's audacious historical example and her unwavering courage, characters must navigate the treacherous waters of leadership, adaptation, and survival. McCaffrey weaves a rich tapestry of adventure, romance, and heroism, examining what happens after the initial victory when the hard, mundane work of maintaining society and forging alliances must actually take place. Readers are treated to a deeper look into the intricate bonds between dragons and their riders, the burdens of command, and the relentless fight for a world on the brink. As a finalist for the Locus Award, this installment solidifies Pern as one of the most enduring and immersive fantasy worlds in speculative fiction history, enchanting generations of readers with its unique blend of science fiction elements and classic fantasy motifs.

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