Her name was Killashandra Ree. And after ten grueling years of musical training, she was still without prospects. Until she heard of the mysterious Heptite Guild who could provide careers, security, and wealth beyond imagining. The problem was, few people who landed on Ballybran ever left. But to Killashandra the risks were acceptable....
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From world bestselling author Anne McCaffrey, creator of The Dragons of Pern, comes a new saga - the story of the brave, beautiful, tragic people who are the Crystal Singers of Ballybran.
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From world bestselling author Anne McCaffrey, creator of The Dragons of Pern, comes a new saga - the story of the brave, beautiful, tragic people who are the Crystal Singers of Ballybran.
Killashandra thought her world had ended when she was told she would never become a concert singer.And then she met the stranger from off-world.
He said he was a Crystal Singer - one of the unique ones of the Galaxy - and when Killashandra tried to find out what a Crystal Singer was the answers were vague, obscure.All she could discover was that they were special people, shrouded in mystery, and danger, and beauty - and something altogether incomprehensible.
It was then that she decided that she too must try and become a Crystal Singer.
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By "markurpen"
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Once again, Anne McCaffrey uses her love and knowledge of music - specifically vocal music, to unusual effect. Here is a wonderfully easy to read science fiction story about an amitious young woman with the drive and determination to prove her abilities to humanity. Failure is not an option and this beautifully emotive story leads the reader on an amazing journey to the world of Ballybran, home of the Crystal Singers. On Ballybran the only successful method of extracting living crystal from the native rock has been to cut it with a sonic cutter, keyed by a human voice possessing perfect pitch. The spirit of adventure and the sheer determination and drive of Killashandra makes for a satisfying read, even if the ending is a little predictable.
Anne McCaffrey has long been one of my favourite authors and I have read this book many times. This is fantasy where you live through the traumas and thrill with the achievements of the lead character. It is superbly written and never fails to lift my mood whenever I read it. I would recommend it for anyone aged 12 and up.
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Killashandra Ree is a singer, but cannot attain her ultimate goal and become a solo singer. When the alternate option of joining the mysterious crystal singers appear, she take it - and so begins a wonderful science fiction story about something you don't see very often: How the raw materials for all those fancy gadgets and machines they have in the future are acquired. It is not Anne McCaffrey's best book, nor the second best, but it is EXCELLENT science fiction and a good story. By all means, read it. You won't regret it.
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A golden oldie from Anne McCaffrey. Excellent story about a world where crystal can be cut using a sonic blade. The story unfolds well and you become engrossed in the many aspects of living in that time and world.
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Another good fantasy read.
Bought the series to replace the paperbacks. Loved reading them again on my ipad, must get the rest that are available as ebooks.
Published 4 months ago by Carol B
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A great read
This is my favourite series of Anne McCaffrey's books. My paper copy is so battered from re-reading I thought it would be best to get a digital replacement.
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The first of the Crystal Singer books and, arguably, the best. Anne McCaffrey excels at her descriptive writing in this book allowing you to visualise and imagine the planet's... Read more
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These books are some of longtime favorites so I needed them on my Kindle asI like to read them over and over
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The Crystal Singer
This is one of the best books I have ever read. The theme is original and even after the third or fourth reading is just as exciting. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Beryl M. Wakefield
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Not to be missed
This is Anne McCaffery at her best. I have read and re-read this book and it never fails to enthrall me. If you enjoy this you will also enjoy Killashandra - a follow-on book.
Published on 11 May 2011 by Mrs. JC BROUGH
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A brilliant book with a very strong grip on its reader.
This is an excellent book full of charisma and action. The main character, Killashandra, is a work of art. Read more
Published on 20 May 2002
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compelling easy read
Having read a large number of Anne Mccafreys Pern books and enjoyed them, I thought I would venture out to a different subject and I am glad I did. Read more
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