Listen up, folks! Prepare to venture into the captivating world of dragonriders as Anne McCaffrey takes us on an epic journey in her thrilling audiobook. The narrator, Mel Foster, sets the stage for our adventure. With a rating of 4.4 out of 5, this audiobook promises an unforgettable experience.
The dragonriders have devoted their lives to battling the dreaded Thread, an ominous menace that rains down from the sky, wreaking havoc upon the land. Riding on the majestic backs of their telepathic dragons, they brave the skies, unleashing fiery wrath upon the deadly spores before they can reach the precious surface of their beloved planet, Pern. But their greatest desire has always been to eliminate Thread entirely, to protect Pern from impending destruction.
Finally, the possibility of fulfilling this longstanding dream emerges. Led by the revered Masterharper Robinton, along with F’lar and Lessa, the Weyr-leader and Weyrwoman of Benden Weyr, the people of Pern embark on an excavation of the ancient remains of the planet's original settlement. And there, buried deep within the ruins, they stumble upon a voice-activated artificial intelligence system still in working order. Prepare for astounding news, my friends. The computer reveals that there might just be a chance, a good chance, to obliterate Thread once and for all.
In the midst of McCaffrey's storytelling, the resonant roars of the beloved dragons echo and the riders soar high upon their mighty backs. Fans of Pern will surely find themselves enthralled, as Publishers Weekly astutely notes. So settle in, fasten your seatbelts, and embark on an 18-hour and 23-minute long odyssey that will leave you breathless and craving for more. The dragons await, eager to take us on this remarkable adventure.
