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Dragonquest is a science fiction/fantasy novel by Anne McCaffrey published in 1971, the second book in the Dragonriders of Pern series. The novel continues the story of the planet Pern, where inhabitants have bred fire-breathing dragons to combat Thread, a deadly spore that periodically falls from the sky. The book explores the political tensions between traditional dragonriders and those who wish to rediscover the technological heritage of Pern's original settlers. McCaffrey became the first woman to win a Hugo Award for fiction with the earlier novella "Weyr Search," which introduced the Pern universe.

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Is Dragonquest a sequel to Dragonflight?

Yes, Dragonquest is Anne McCaffrey’s 1971 sequel to Dragonflight and the second novel in the Dragonriders of Pern series. It expands the story of Pern’s dragonriders and the threat posed by Thread.

What is Thread in Dragonquest?

Thread is a deadly spore-like organism that falls from the sky and destroys living matter on Pern. The planet’s inhabitants use genetically bred fire-breathing dragons to burn it before it reaches the ground.

What should I read after Dragonquest?

The next main novel is The White Dragon, published in 1978. It continues the Pern storyline with a stronger focus on the young dragonrider Jaxom and his unusual white dragon.

Can I read Dragonquest without reading Dragonflight first?

You can follow the basic conflict, but Dragonquest assumes familiarity with the characters and history established in Dragonflight. Reading the 1968 first novel gives more context for Lessa, F’lar, the Weyrs, and Pern’s dragon culture.

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