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Anne McCaffrey
Anne McCaffrey is the author of the classic science fiction novel Dragonflight. Her work often explores themes of fantasy and science fiction, and she also contributed to educational literature with Prentice Hall Literature--Silver.
The Rowan
Synopsis
The Rowan is one of the most powerful Talents ever born, but her immense abilities have left her isolated and without connection. When a desperate plea arrives from a world under alien siege, sent by a mysterious Talent named Jeff Raven, the Rowan is drawn into a conflict that will test her power, her courage, and her heart.
Genres
Characters
The RowanProtagonist
Jeff RavenSupporting
Frequently asked questions
Does this book need to be read in a specific order with other series?
This novel serves as the first entry in The Tower and the Hive series and functions as a standalone starting point, as it is set generations after the events of the author's earlier Talents universe books.
Is this book based on any of the author's previous short stories?
The central portion of the narrative is adapted from the author's earlier short story titled Lady in the Tower.