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This biography, penned by Todd McCaffrey—her son and longtime collaborator—offers an intimate look at Anne McCaffrey’s life and writing career. It explores her pioneering work in the Pern series, her role as a dragon master, and her influence as a leading American novelist in fantasy and science fiction.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Todd McCaffrey
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