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Dragonflight

Dragonriders of Pern, Book 1

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Dragonflight

By: Anne McCaffrey
Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
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The classic first Dragonriders of Pern novel from New York Times best seller Anne McCaffrey.

The Dragons of Pern are the world's only defence against an ancient threat - Thread, an evil rain that devours everything it touches. Paired with their riders from the moment they hatch, they risk their lives burning the scourge of the Red Star from the sky. But the dragons are in decline - the Red Star hasn't posed a threat for generations, and the people of Pern have forgotten what they owe the Dragonriders. Only one Weyr remains, and the only dragon queen is dying....

F'lar knows that the Red Star is rising again and that the ancient threat will return. His only hope is the last queen egg and finding a woman strong enough to be the new queen's rider. But the villainous Lord Fax has other plans....

©2012 Anne McCaffrey (P)2020 Orion Publishing Group Adventure Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Dragons Paranormal Royalty
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Will always love this series, written beautifully anf eloquently! This is the type of book that will never get old.

Best Dragon series ever written

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I read all of these books as a teenager and delighting in revisiting these captivating novels again in my 60’s. Such a delight.

Revisiting

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I’ve been frustrated in the past by the narrator of Dragonsong and Dragonsinger, etc. and have been waiting for aaaages for the rest of the Dragon books to be recorded unabridged. Finally audible are releasing the rest of the series and Sophie Aldred gives a satisfying performance. Her voices for the lord holders don’t quite match their descriptions but overall, she’s pleasant to listen to.
I’ve really enjoyed listening to this audiobook.

Finally!

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Loved this book as a kid and still love it now. Hearing the audio version was brilliant, especially with a British orator. It’s a short book by today’s standards, but still excellent. Fantasy that lasts the test of time.

Love love love Dragons of Pern.

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Having been a frequent reader of this series, I have really enjoyed listening to this audiobook of book 1.

One of my favourites

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And enjoyed listening to it told this time. Sophie Aldred was the perfect pick and I look forward to the rest of the series.

Read it many times before

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for an older book this is still one of the best
Anne writes with such passion and description her protagonists jump out of the pages and come to life.

dragons and riders what more could u want

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I loved rediscovering Pern listening to the books again on audible. Sophie Aldred does an amazing job at brining the characters to life. I have listened to the first three books - which are great! However after listening to the samples of the for the other books in the series I will wait until they are re-recorded as the first three books have been - they are quite crackly and the performances seem quite dated. Please re-record the other books soon! And hire Sophie! She is awesome! :)

Excellent reading

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I have read these books many times first time listening a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Highly recommend.

Cannot get enough pern

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the book is entertaining as all AM books are. pleasant sounding narrator does good job.

great book, well read

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