The Skies of Pern
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| Author | Anne McCaffrey |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Pern |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction novel |
| Publisher | Del Rey |
| Publication date | April 3, 2001 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 480 pp (first edition, hardback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-345-44124-9 |
| Preceded by | The Masterharper of Pern |
| Followed by | Dragon's Kin |
The Skies of Pern is a science fiction novel in the Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffrey. First published in 2001.
This novel follows soon after The Dolphins of Pern, and, in contrast to the last several Pern novels, takes place in a very short period of time within the same year.
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 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, seemingly allied with Southern Lord Holder Toric.
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