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Editorial Reviews
>From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. The torch has been passed and burns more brightly than
ever in this latest chapter of the venerable Pern saga, the first of
what one hopes will be many solo efforts by the son of series creator
Anne McCaffrey (Dragons of Pern). The narrative shifts smoothly between
Wind Blossom, one of the original colonists of Pern, who's struggling
to create a legacy for future generations before she dies, and Lorana,
a young dragonrider born 450 years later with unusual talents for
healing and telepathy. A genuinely spellbinding set of time travel
puzzles and paradoxes is set against the moving backdrop of two
populations struggling to survive: the children of the colonists,
learning to live in a new world as they lose the technology of the old
one, and the dragons of Lorana's time, who are dying of a mysterious
plague just when they're needed to protect Pern. The strength of the
two women and the mysterious connection between them is gradually
revealed through a number of surprising and sometimes heartbreaking
parallel occurrences. This stand-alone tale fits beautifully into the
existing history and style of earlier books while still breaking new
ground. Despite being geared toward the existing fan base, it will be
quite accessible to new readers. In her introduction, the elder
McCaffrey writes, "son, you done did good and me proud!" Even the most
nepotism-wary will concur and eagerly look forward to the next
installment. FYI:McCaffrey co-wrote the previous Pern novel, Dragon's
Kin (2003), with his mother.
Inc. All rights reserved.
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