I actually read this book a few years ago but I still think of it a lot whenever I read any of the Dragonrider series... This book is special because it shows how the people of Pern must face other threats than thread throughout their past present and future. For Moreta to die because of tiredness while involved in transportating medicine and get lost between shows how `real` Pern and its people are in Anne McCaffrey`s books. This book will always be one of my favourites:)-Bridge