Crystal Singer Omnibus [Paperback]

Anne McCaffrey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1999

This is a collection of three novels about the brave and tragic people of Ballybran, the "crystal singers". This volume includes "The Crystal Singer", "Killashandra", and "Crystal Line".

Product Details

• Paperback: 1078 pages
• Publisher: Corgi (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0552147621
• ISBN-13: 978-0552147620
• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 1.8 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #572,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Anne McCaffrey, the Hugo Award-winning author of the bestselling Dragonriders of Pern® novels, is one of science fiction's most popular authors. With Elizabeth Ann Scarborough she co-authored Changelings and Maelstrom, Books One and Two of The Twins of Petaybee. McCaffrey lives in a house of her own design, Dragonhold-Underhill, in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Crystal Singer Series in one edition, May 30, 2008

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Cypherpunk (NW AR) - See all my reviews

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This book combines the three books in the SF Crystal Singer series, The Crystal Singer, Killashandra, and Crystal Line in one volume. I bought this for my wife, since she has read her original copy of The Crystal Singer until it's falling apart, and she couldn't find the other two books any more.
For those who haven't read the books, it's an interesting take on McCaffrey's look at the way music could influence people's lives. In this case, Killashandra Ree is a highly trained singer with few prospects, so she joins a mysterious Guild that offers everything she wants except an explanation of what she will be doing. Turns out that her voice aids her in mining one of the most valuable crystals known to man, but in the process, it drives many insane and invariably damages the memory of all others, if they leave the planet. And that's just book one. As always with McCaffrey, there is a romance, an interesting new world, and likable characters.
If you don't care for the dragons, but you want to experience McCaffrey's comfortable, enjoyable stories, this may be the series for you (of course, it's great for those who've read all the Pern books and want more). In this case, it's a handy 3 in 1 package.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, October 6, 2011

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Kathryn - See all my reviews

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This is a GREAT book! If anyone is familiar with Anne McCaffrey and her Crystal Singer series, they have been out of print for a while. I saw this and couldn't believe it. Ordered it and it took a while to get here because it was coming from England, but received brand new perfect copy! Five stars for this one!

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish it was available on Kindle..., April 15, 2011

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Connie "CC" (Charlotte, NC, United States) - See all my reviews
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Have read this several times. McCaffrey does a wonderful job of weaving a story line and keeping you riveted to the book. Am in the process of getting all her titles on my Kindle. This is a trilogy that has been made into a single book.