“No dragons, but [Crystal Singer] has all of [Anne] McCaffrey’s gifts for world-building and characterization . . . an excellent book.”—Chicago Sun-TimesHer name was Killashandra Ree; and after ten grueling years of musical training she was young, beautiful—and still without prospects. Then she heard of the mysterious Heptite Guild on the planet Ballybran, where the fabled Black Crystal was found. where the fabled Black Crystal was found.
For those qualified, the Guild was said to provide careers, security, and the chance for wealth beyond imagining. The problem was, few people who landed on Ballybran ever left.
To Killashandra the risks were acceptable . . .
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All Anne McCaffery’s books are with worth the read.
One of my all time favorites
Anne McCaffrey delivers again!!!!
While not as good as the dragon books, it is excellent
World building and an interesting story. I felt it was a little slow, and the heroine was not my favorite.
great book
The entire trilogy is good – very different plot and I found it entertaining.
My hard copies are falling apart I’ve read them so much. I’m going on vacation this summer. I can take Kindle with me easily
Good lead character with continual story development. The story moves right along and has no “filler” writing.
First read many years ago. Re-read more than once since. Fascinating universe, engaging characters, plot extraordinary. The whole idea of singing valuable crystals and cutting them from a cliff face still amazes me!
ANYTHING by Anne is a really good read, and this is the first book of a really short series.
One of my all time favorites. Singing Crystal Great tale , original
This is the first of a 4 book series – good luck finding #4 I borrowed it from the library years ago and have not seen it since. The series is great world building and so different from Pern that it is hard to believe that it is the same mind that created both. The CRYSTAL SINGER world is totally science based even though some might find the …
Added this to my library to reread as I thoroughly enjoy this series. It is a thoughtful book at first look about too many jobs in certain areas and how the heroine deals with her disappointment. MacCafferys books are timeless they are so revelant today as they were when they were first written. Enjoy everone . Fast moving great story a romance …
I have read this book again for at least the 4th time. Still one of my favorates.
Fun Fast read, I have enjoyed the entire series.
Have always loved her work, Crystal Singer has been great. Just jumped right into book number 2
This is one of my favorite sci-fi books. It is original and entertaining.
really original series! the first book is awesome.
Good story, but really feels like it was inspired by a heroin addict’s descent into addition. Or an alcoholic. As the reader you’re on a pretty straightforward journey with an interesting, but simple plot line.
Anne McCaffrey’s CRYSTAL SINGER has a lasting effect. The first time I read this book was 30 years ago when I first became a fan of McCaffrey’s dragon world and her other fantasies. CRYSTAL SINGER is/was completely original, interesting, and allows the imagination to travel throughout galaxies. I am looking forward to reading it again on my …