Anne Mccaffrey
Biography
Anne McCaffrey (1926-2011) was a prolific American author best known for her imaginative science fiction and fantasy novels. She began her writing career in the 1950s and quickly gained recognition for her unique storytelling and captivating characters. McCaffrey is best known for her popular series, including the Brainship series, Crystal Singer series, and the beloved Pern series. The Pern series, in particular, has become a classic in the science fiction genre, winning numerous awards and capturing the hearts of fans around the world. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for creating vibrant, richly detailed worlds, McCaffrey's writing has been praised for its originality and depth. Her work often explores themes of power, friendship, and survival in a way that resonates deeply with readers. Throughout her long and successful career, McCaffrey garnered numerous awards, including the Nebula Award and the Hugo Award. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of fans and in the continued popularity of her work. Anne McCaffrey's contributions to the world of science fiction and fantasy literature are truly unmatched.
Standalone Novels
Individual novels by Anne Mccaffrey not part of a series
- A Diversity of Dragons
- A Gift of Dragons
- Acorna's People
- Acorna's People )
- Acorna's Quest )
- Acorna's Rebels
- Acorna's Rebels )
- Acorna's Search
- Acorna's Search )
- Acorna's Triumph: The Further Adventures of the Unicorn Girl
- Acorna's World
- Acorna's World )
- Acorna: The Unicorn Girl
- Acorna: The Unicorn Girl )
- Alchemy and Academe
- All the Weyrs of Pern
- All the Weyrs of Pern )
- An Exchange of Gifts
- Black Horses For the King
- Black Horses for the King
- CITY WHO FOUGHT
- Crisis on Doona
- Crystal Line
- Crystal Singer
- Crystal singer
- DINOSAUR PLANET 2 SURVIVORS
- DRAGONSONG
- Damia
- Damia Edition)
- Damia's Children
- Damias Children and the Hive 3
- Death of Sleep
- Decision At Doona
- Decision at Donna
- Decision at Doona
- Dinosaur Planet
- Dinosaur Planet Survivors
- Dolphins of Pern
- Dragon Drums
- Dragon's Kin
- Dragondrums
- Dragonflight
- Dragonflight )
- Dragonflight 1
- Dragonflight:
- Dragonquest
- Dragonquest Achille Cover
- Dragonriders of Pern
- Dragonsdawn
- Dragonseye
- Dragonsinger
- Dragonsong
- Exchange of Gifts
- Freedom's Challenge
- Freedom's Choice
- Freedom's Landing
- Freedom's Ransom
- Generation Warriors
- Get Off the Unicorn
- Get off the unicorn
- If Wishes Were Horses
- Killashandra
- Lyon's Pride
- Moreta Dragonlady of Pern Uk
- Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern
- Nerilka's Story
- Nerilka's Story )
- Nimisha's Ship
- No One Noticed the Cat
- PARTNERSHIP
- Pegasus in Flight
- Pegasus in Flight and To Ride Pegasus
- Pegasus in Space
- Power Lines
- Power Play
- Powers That Be
- Restoree
- Ride Pegasus
- Ring of Fear
- Sassinak
- Serve It Forth: Cooking With Anne McCaffrey
- Ship Who Sang
- Space Opera
- Stitch in Snow
- The CITY WHO FOUGHT
- The Chronicles of Pern: 1st Fall
- The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall
- The Coelura
- The Crystal Singer Trilogy: Crystal Singer, Killashandra, Crystal Line
- The Death of Sleep
- The Dolphins of Pern
- The Dolphins of Pern )
- The Dragonriders of Pern: Dragonflight, Dragonquest, the White Dragon
- The Girl Who Heard Dragons
- The Kilternan Legacy
- The Lady
- The Mark of Merlin
- The Masterharper of Pern )
- The Mystery of Ireta : Dinosaur Planet & Dinosaur Planet Survivors
- The Planet Pirates
- The Renegades of Pern
- The Renegades of Pern )
- The Rowan
- The SHIP AVENGED
- The SHIP WHO WON
- The Ship Who Sang
- The Ship Who Saved the Worlds
- The Ship Who Searched
- The Ship Who Won
- The Skies Of Pern
- The Skies of Pern
- The Tower and the Hive
- The White Dragon
- The Year of the Lucy
- Three Women
- To Ride Pegasus
- Treaty at Doona
- White Dragon
White Dragon
Books in the White Dragon series by Anne Mccaffrey
- White Dragon #03
Tower/Hive
Books in the Tower/Hive series by Anne Mccaffrey
- Tower/Hive #4: Lyon's Pride
Classic Series
The series that started it all
- The Ship Who Sang
- The Ship Who Searched
- The Ship Who Sang: The Complete Collection
- Crystal Singer
- Crystal Line
- The Crystal Singer's Legacy
- Dragonflight
Recent Series
Latest works by the author
- Dragonquest
- The White Dragon
- Dragonsong
- Dragonsinger
- The Renegades of Pern
- All the Weyrs of Pern
Reading Order
Complete reading order for Anne McCaffrey's books
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anne McCaffrey known for?
Anne McCaffrey is known for her science fiction and fantasy novels, particularly the Dragonriders of Pern series.
What is the Dragonriders of Pern series about?
The Dragonriders of Pern series is set on the fictional planet of Pern, where humans bond with dragons to fight off an alien threat known as Thread.
What is the Brainship series about?
The Brainship series, also known as The Ship Who Sang series, follows the adventures of people with severe physical disabilities who are integrated into the control systems of starships.
What is the Crystal Singer series about?
The Crystal Singer series follows the story of a woman named Killashandra Ree who becomes a Crystal Singer, harvesting valuable crystals on the planet Ballybran.
How many books are in the Pern series?
There are over 20 books in the Pern series, including both novels and short stories written by Anne McCaffrey and her son Todd McCaffrey.