Dragonseye (Dragonriders of Pern Series)

New York, NY: Del-Rey/Ballantine Books , 1997 Del-Rey/Ballantine Books, New York. 1997. Hardcover. Stated First Edition/First Printing by Line Number. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Near Fine; scant shelfwear to tail and lower tips. DJ: Near Fine; NOT Price Clipped ($24.00); light bumping to head; small scuff on rear flap fold. REd paper over boards with black cloth overlay on the spine with bright gilt lettering on the spine. 353 pp 8vo. Dragonseye is a science fiction novel that was the fourteenth book published in the Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne or her son Todd McCaffrey. This book revives the menace of the deadly Thread, silver strands that rain from the sky and destroy all organic life. The planet Pern hasn't seen Thread for more than 250 years. But ominous signs-violent winter storms and sudden volcanic eruptions-herald the approach of the Red Star, believed to be the source of Threadfall. While loyal Dragonriders begin training in earnest, trying to sharpen Thread-fighting skills that haven't been needed for centuries (dragon's fire being the only effective weapon against Thread), the Lord Holders of the land must prepare Pern's inhabitants for the coming danger. A single stingy Lord's refusal to cooperate in the preparations, however, threatens the safety of everyone around him. Meanwhile, teachers toil to develop a new curriculum to preserve knowledge before it is lost forever. A clean very presentable copy.