How many Dragonriders of Pern books are there?

There are 25 Dragonriders of Pern books, as of September 2026.

Is the Dragonriders of Pern series finished?

There have been no new Dragonriders of Pern books since 2002; Anne McCaffrey died in 2011.

Did Anne McCaffrey write other series?

Yes: The Ship Who ..., The Talents Universe, Crystal Singer, Planet Pirates and Petaybee.

Dragonriders of Pern books in order A series by Anne McCaffrey

The Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffrey has 25 books (24 novels and 1 shorter work), from Dragonflight (Jul 1968) to A Gift of Dragons (2002). Read it in order, starting with Dragonflight.

Reading order: 1 Dragonflight (1968) · 2 Dragonquest (1971) · 3 The White Dragon (1978) · 4 Dragonsong (1976) · 5 Dragonsinger (1977) · 6 Dragondrums (1979) · 7 Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern (1983) · 8 Nerilka's Story (1985) · 9 Dragonsdawn (1988) · 10 The Renegades of Pern (1989) · … all 25 below

Updated September 2026

All 25 Dragonriders of Pern books in order

1.
Dragonflight (Jul 1968)
309 pages★ 3.9 (46 ratings)
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2.
Dragonquest (May 1971)
333 pages★ 4.5 (11 ratings)
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3.
The White Dragon (Jun 1978)
468 pages★ 4.3 (21 ratings)
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4.
Dragonsong (Jan 1976)
194 pages★ 4.3 (31 ratings)
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5.
Dragonsinger (Feb 1977)
271 pages★ 4.4 (22 ratings)
Buy
6.
Dragondrums (Feb 1979)
240 pages★ 3.9 (15 ratings)
Buy
7.
Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern (Oct 1983)
384 pages★ 4.2 (11 ratings)
Buy
8.
Nerilka's Story (May 1985)
182 pages★ 4.0 (8 ratings)
Buy
9.
Dragonsdawn (Oct 1988), also published as The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall
431 pages★ 4.5 (11 ratings)
Buy
10.
The Renegades of Pern (Oct 1989)
346 pages★ 3.7 (7 ratings)
Buy
11.
All the Weyrs of Pern (Sep 1991), also published as Dragonseye
478 pages★ 4.5 (11 ratings)
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12.
The Dolphins of Pern (Sep 1994)
330 pages★ 4.5 (6 ratings)
Buy
13.
Red Star Rising
Buy
14.
The Masterharper of Pern (Jan 1998)
432 pages★ 4.1 (10 ratings)
Buy
15.
The Skies of Pern (Apr 2001)
460 pages★ 4.0 (5 ratings)
Buy
16.
Dragon's Kin (Nov 2003)
298 pages
Buy
17.
Dragon's Fire (Jul 2006)
480 pages
Buy
18.
Dragon Harper (Dec 2007)
386 pages★ 4.4 (8 ratings)
Buy
19.
Dragon's Time (Jun 2011)
448 pages
Buy
20.
Sky Dragons (2012)
400 pages
Buy
21.
Dragonsblood
Buy
22.
Dragonheart
Buy
23.
Dragongirl (2010)
480 pages
Buy
24.
Dragon's Code
Buy
A Gift of Dragons (2002)
345 pages
Buy

Dragonriders of Pern FAQ

How many Dragonriders of Pern books are there?: There are 25 Dragonriders of Pern books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Dragonriders of Pern books in?: In publication order, starting with Dragonflight (Jul 1968): 1 Dragonflight (1968) · 2 Dragonquest (1971) · 3 The White Dragon (1978) · 4 Dragonsong (1976) · 5 Dragonsinger (1977) · 6 Dragondrums (1979) · … all 25 below.
What is the first Dragonriders of Pern book?: Dragonflight (Jul 1968).
What is the latest Dragonriders of Pern book?: A Gift of Dragons (2002).
Is the Dragonriders of Pern series finished?: There have been no new Dragonriders of Pern books since 2002; Anne McCaffrey died in 2011.
Did Anne McCaffrey write other series?: Yes: The Ship Who ..., The Talents Universe, Crystal Singer, Planet Pirates and Petaybee.