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Petaybee books in order A series by Anne McCaffrey

The Petaybee series by Anne McCaffrey has 3 books, from Powers That Be (Jul 1993) to Power Play (Apr 1995). Read it in order, starting with Powers That Be.

Reading order: 1 Powers That Be (1993) · 2 Power Lines (1994) · 3 Power Play (1995)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Petaybee books in order

  1. 1.

    Powers That Be (Jul 1993)

    334 pages★ 4.0 (5 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    Power Lines (Jun 1994)

    313 pages

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  3. 3.

    Power Play (Apr 1995)

    312 pages

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Petaybee FAQ

How many Petaybee books are there?
There are 3 Petaybee books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Petaybee books in?
In publication order, starting with Powers That Be (Jul 1993): 1 Powers That Be (1993) · 2 Power Lines (1994) · 3 Power Play (1995).
What is the first Petaybee book?
Powers That Be (Jul 1993).
What is the latest Petaybee book?
Power Play (Apr 1995).
Is the Petaybee series finished?
There have been no new Petaybee books since 1995; Anne McCaffrey died in 2011.
Did Anne McCaffrey write other series?
Yes: Dragonriders of Pern, The Ship Who ..., The Talents Universe, Crystal Singer and Planet Pirates.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.