Recommendations based on The Skies of Pernby Anne McCaffrey

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  1. All the Weyrs of Pern

    by Anne McCaffrey
    Epic fantasy set on a distant planet, following a group of dragon riders in a battle against a deadly plague.

    The story follows immediately from the final scene of, Renegades of Pern, , in which the Admin building from Pern's first generation of colonists is discovered, along with an advanced computer ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Dragonquest

    by Anne McCaffrey
    A group of brave adventurers traverse a world of dragons and magical powers in search of a powerful artifact.

    As it opens, tensions are rising between the Oldtimers, those dragonriders who came forward in time 400 turns (Pernese years) to help the undermanned contemporary dragonriders protect the planet Pern ... (Wikipedia)

  3. The Masterharper of Pern

    by Anne McCaffrey
    An apprentice harper strives to protect his community against a deadly plague while learning magical music.

    Robinton was rejected by his jealous father, Petiron, and spent most of his childhood with his nurturing mother. Since Robinton grew up in a very musically-inclined setting, all the inhabitants ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Dragonheart

    by Todd McCaffrey
    A young dragon and his human friend must save their world from a deadly disease.

    In Dragon's Kin, bestselling author Anne McCaffrey did the unthinkable: for the first time ever, she invited another writer to join her in the skies of her most famous fictional creation. That writer ... (Goodreads)

  5. Glory Road

    by Robert A. Heinlein
    A Vietnam veteran is recruited to travel to a parallel universe to rescue a princess. Along the way, he learns about honor, love, and sacrifice.

    Evelyn Cyril "E.C." Gordon (also known as "Easy" and "Flash" , ) has been recently discharged from an unnamed war in Southeast Asia . He is pondering what to do with his future and considers spending ... (Wikipedia)

  6. The Land of Painted Caves

    by Jean M. Auel
    A young girl's journey of self-discovery as she faces a harsh prehistoric landscape.

    In The land of Painted Caves , Jean M. Auel brings the ice-age epic Earth's Children series to an extraordinary conclusion. Ayla, one of the most remarkable and beloved heroines in contemporary ... (Goodreads)

  7. Soul of the Fire

    by Terry Goodkind
    A daring adventure of facing the unknown to save the world from an ancient evil.

    Continuing on from, Temple of the Winds, the story begins after Richard and Kahlan's wedding in the village of the Mud People. Strange deaths and the appearance of a 'chicken-that-isn't-a-chicken' ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Anne McCaffrey's Dragonflight #1

    by Brynne Stephens
    A young girl must find a way to tame a wild dragon and unite a divided kingdom.

    Anne McCaffrey's beloved science fantasy epic becomes a fully-painted graphic novel. Join Lessa, sole remnant of a noble house, as she comes of age and dares to reclaim her birthright–and battles to ... (Goodreads)

  9. King of the Murgos

    by David Eddings
    A young man's quest to save a kingdom from destruction, aided by allies from unexpected places.

    In this second book of The Malloreon, Garion and Ce'nedra continue the quest begun in Guardians of the West. In their party travel the immortal Belgarath the Sorcerer, his daughter Polgara the ... (Goodreads)

  10. Have Space Suit—Will Travel

    by Robert A. Heinlein
    An adventurous teenager embarks on a thrilling space mission to save the future of the human race.

    The novel is set in the near future, when the Earth has established a few small scientific bases on the Moon. Clifford "Kip" Russell, enters an advertising jingle writing contest, hoping to win an ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Temple of the Winds

    by Terry Goodkind
    A quest to retrieve a powerful magical artifact, uncovering secrets of the past along the way.

    Temple of the Winds picks up shortly where the last volume,, Blood of the Fold, , left off. A wizard named Marlin appears in Aydindril announcing his intent to kill Richard Rahl . He is immediately ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Castle of Wizardry

    by David Eddings
    Epic quest to find a magical artifact and save a kingdom from danger.

    A magnificent epic set against a history of seven thousand years of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men - of strange lands and events - of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled! THE ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Serpent's Shadow

    by Mercedes Lackey
    A group of misfits must come together to save the world from an ancient evil.

    Dr. Maya Witherspoon is a young doctor who has just emigrated to England, and intends to practice medicine in London. She had lived most of the first twenty-five years of her life in her native ... (Wikipedia)

  14. The Fairy Godmother

    by Mercedes Lackey
    A young girl's journey to uncover her mysterious past and the magical power that lies within.

    It is about a young woman named Elena, the daughter of a wealthy gentleman. After the death of her mother, her father married a devious social climber with two daughters of her own. Not long after ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Towers of Midnight

    by Robert Jordan
    Epic battle between good and evil in a fantasy world, with fate of the world hanging in the balance.

    The Wheel of Time ,® is a PBS Great American Read Selection! Now in development for TV!,, Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Time Enough for Love

    by Robert A. Heinlein
    A journey through time and space, exploring the boundaries of love, death and existence.

    The book covers several periods from the life of Lazarus Long (born Woodrow Wilson Smith), an early beneficiary of a breeding experiment designed to increase mankind's natural lifespan. The ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Divine Misdemeanors

    by Laurell K. Hamilton
    Merry Gentry, a faerie princess and private investigator, navigates political intrigue and personal relationships in the faerie court.

    Divine Misdemeanors follows the character of Meredith NicEssus, princess of faerie, also known as Merry Gentry. Having succeeded in her goal to become pregnant before her cousin Cel, Merry has ... (Wikipedia)

  18. The Elder Gods

    by David Eddings
    A group of powerful beings known as the Elder Gods must unite to stop a dark force from destroying the world.

    The first volume of the series, The Elder Gods , is about the invasion of the unsuspecting Zelana's Domain by the hordes of the Vlagh inhabiting the Wasteland center of the Land of Dhrall. The Elder ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Wyrd Sisters

    by Terry Pratchett
    A fantastical adventure of three witches determined to overthrow an evil tyrant.

    Wyrd Sisters features three witches : Granny Weatherwax ; Nanny Ogg , matriarch of a large tribe of Oggs and owner of the most evil cat in the world; and Magrat Garlick , the junior witch, who firmly ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Forbidden Nights with a Vampire

    by Kerrelyn Sparks
    A mortal woman falls in love with a vampire, but their relationship is forbidden. They must navigate danger and societal expectations to be together.

    The Best Things in Life Are Always Forbidden Vanda Barkowski is in trouble. As the owner of a hot nightclub, she's more unconventional than most of her fellow vampires, and if some think her a little ... (Goodreads)

  21. Blow Out

    by Catherine Coulter
    FBI agent investigates a serial killer who targets young women with musical talent. He must race against time to stop the killer before he strikes again.

    A long weekend in the Poconos is cut short when FBI agents Sherlock and Savich are helicoptered back to Washington, D.C., to lead the investigation into the brutal murder of a Supreme Court Justice. ... (Goodreads)

  22. Mark of the Demon

    by Diana Rowland
    Homicide detective Kara investigates a string of ritualistic murders, discovering a supernatural world and her own demon heritage.

    Cop and conjurer of demons, she's a woman in danger of losing control to a power that could kill.... Why me? Why now? That's what Beaulac, Louisiana, detective Kara Gillian was asking herself when an ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Yale Shakespeare Complete Works

    by William Shakespeare
    A comprehensive collection of all of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets, showcasing his mastery of language and storytelling.

    Here is every word ever written by the immortal Bard–the histories, tragedies, comedies, and sonnets--in a facsimile of the definitive Shakespeare Head edition published originally in Oxford, ... (Goodreads)

  24. Greywalker

    by Kat Richardson
    After a near-death experience, private investigator Harper Blaine gains the ability to see and move through the paranormal realm of ghosts and vampires.

    Harper Blaine was your average small-time P.I. until a two-bit perp's savage assault left her dead for two minutes. When she comes to in the hospital, she sees things that can only be described as ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Dragonlover's Guide to Pern

    by Jody Lynn Nye
    A comprehensive guide to the world of Pern, including its dragons, their riders, and the society they live in.

    An indispensable companion guide to the wonderful world of Anne McCaffrey and her dragons. Guaranteed to enrich every armchair traveler's journey into McCaffrey's legendary world, this illuminating ... (Goodreads)

  26. Drums of Autumn

    by Diana Gabaldon
    A romantic family saga set in 18th century America, of the struggles of an immigrant family.

    The heroine of the bestselling, Outlander, , Claire, returns in Drums of Autumn , reunited with her husband Jamie Fraser and facing a new life in the American colonies . As the preceding novel, ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Straken

    by Terry Brooks
    The final battle between good and evil in the magical world of Shannara. A quest to save the Four Lands from destruction.

    After receiving the darkwand from the Tanequil tree, Pen Ohmsford finds his companions—the Dwarf Tagwen and a small troll force led by Kermadec and his brother Atalan—captured by Druid forces under ... (Wikipedia)

  28. The Omen Machine

    by Terry Goodkind
    Richard Rahl must use his magic to stop a powerful evil force from destroying the world.

    Richard and Kahlan are contentedly enjoying Cara's marriage when a boy named Henrik warns them of dark things to come before scratching them both and running away. Soon after, Cara warns Richard that ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Tanequil

    by Terry Brooks
    The second book in the High Druid of Shannara trilogy, following Pen Ohmsford as he seeks to rescue his aunt and save the Four Lands from destruction.

    Pen , Khyber , and company rescue Cinnaminson and continue their journey north, pursued continuously by traitorous Druids and the assassin Aphasia Wye. Meanwhile, the traitourous Druids find Pen's ... (Wikipedia)

  30. A Modern Witch

    by Debora Geary
    A young woman discovers she's a witch and joins a community of modern witches. She learns to embrace her powers and find love.

    Can you live 28 years without discovering you're a witch? — Lauren is downtown Chicago's youngest elite realtor. She's also a witch. She must be - the fetching spell for Witches' Chat isn't supposed ... (Goodreads)