Beginning with the classic "Dragonriders of Pern, Anne McCaffrey
has created a complex, endlessly fascinating world uniting humans
and great telepathic dragons. Millions of devoted readers have
soared on the glittering wings of Anne's imagination, following
book by book the evolution of one of science fiction's most beloved
and honored series. Now, for the first time, Anne has invited
another writer to join her in the skies of Pern, a writer with an
intimate knowledge of Pern and its history: her son, Todd.
DRAGON'S KIN
Young Kindan has no expectations other than joining his father in
the mines of Camp Natalon, a coal mining settlement struggling to
turn a profit far from the great Holds where the presence of
dragons and their riders means safety and civilization. Mining is
fraught with danger. Fortunately, the camp has a watch-wher, a
creature distantly related to dragons and uniquely suited to
specialized work in the dark, cold mineshafts. Kindan's father is
the watch-wher's handler, and his son sometimes helps him out. But
even that important job promises no opportunity outside the mine.
Then disaster strikes. In one terrible instant, Kindan loses his
family and the camp loses its watch-wher. Fathers are replaced by
sons in the mine-except for Kindan, who is taken in by the camp's
new Harper. Grieving, Kindan finds a measure of solace in a
burgeoning musical talent . . . and in a new friendship with
Nuella, a mysterious girl no one seems to know exists. It is Nuella
who assists Kindan when he is selected to hatch and train a new
watch-wher, a job that forces him to give up his dream of becoming
a Harper; and it is Nuella who helps him give new meaning to his
life.
Meanwhile, sparked by the tragedy, long-simmering tensions are
dividing the camp. Far below the surface, a group of resentful
miners hides a deadly secret. As warring factions threaten to
explode, Nuella and Kindan begin to discover unknown talents in the
misunderstood watch-wher-talents that could very well save an
entire Hold. During their time teaching the watch-wher, the two
learn some things themselves: that even a seemingly impossible
dream is never completely out of reach . . . and that light can be
found even in darkness.
"From the Hardcover edition.
General
Imprint: |
Del Rey
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Pern Series |
Release date: |
December 2004 |
First published: |
December 2004 |
Authors: |
Anne McCaffrey
• Todd McCaffrey
|
Dimensions: |
171 x 105 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
298 |
Edition: |
1st mass market ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-345-46200-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Science fiction
|
LSN: |
0-345-46200-9 |
Barcode: |
9780345462008 |
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