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At the heart of Pern’s battle against the deadly silver threads, a group of bold dragonriders take to the sky, their powerful dragons weaving flames to destroy the invisible threats before they reach the ground. The story follows F'lar and his companions as they pursue new strategies to safeguard their colony, confront dissent among the oldtimers, and grapple with the looming decisions of his brother, F'nor, who considers yet another perilous mission. Amid the tension, the presence of fire-lizards adds another layer of challenge to the already perilous fight for peace.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Anne McCaffrey
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