Order of Dragonriders Of Pern Books

Set on the planet Pern, this beloved science fiction series by Anne McCaffrey and Todd McCaffrey follows a unique civilization where Earth colonists have regressed to a medieval-style society after losing their advanced technology. However, these early settlers managed to genetically create dragons before their technological decline - magnificent creatures that bond telepathically with their human riders. These Dragonrider pairs serve as Pern's primary defense against hostile forces.

The saga launched with Dragonflight in 1968, establishing Anne McCaffrey as a pioneer in the genre. Today, the series continues under the guidance of her son Todd McCaffrey, who has carried on the family legacy. The collection spans multiple generations of stories, chronicling the rich history and ongoing adventures of Pern's dragon-human partnerships.

Below you'll find a comprehensive guide to Anne and Todd McCaffrey's Pern novels, organized by both publication date and chronological story order:

Notes: DragonsEye was also published as Red Star Rising. All books as of Dragon's Kin are authored/co-authored by Todd McCaffrey.