Freedom's Landing (Freedom Series: Book 1)

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Book details

  1. Book 1 of 4
    The Catteni Sequence
  2. Print length
    336 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Ace
  5. Publication date
    June 1, 1996
  6. Dimensions
    4.23 x 0.86 x 6.75 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0441003389
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0441003389
  9. Lexile measure
    840L
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Kristin Bjornsen lived a normal life, right up until the day the spaceships floated into view above Denver. As human slaves were herded into the maw of a massive vessel, Kristin realized her normal life was over and her fight for freedom was just beginning…

The alien Catteni value strength and intelligence in their slaves—and Kristin has managed to survive her enslavement while hundreds of other humans have not. But her trial has just begun, for now she finds herself part of a massive experiment. The aliens have discovered a new world, and they have a simple way of finding out if it’s habitable: drop hundreds of slaves on the surface and see what happens.

If they survive, colonization can begin. If not, there are always more slaves.

About the Author

Anne McCaffrey, one of the world’s most popular authors, is best known for her Dragonriders of Pern® series. She was the first woman to win the two top prizes for science fiction writing, the Hugo and Nebula awards. She was also given the American Library Association’s Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Literary Achievement in Young Adult Fiction, was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, and was named a Science Fiction Writers of America Nebula Grand Master. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1926, McCaffrey relocated to Ireland in the 1970s, where she lived in a house of her own design, named Dragonhold-Underhill. She died in 2011.

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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.

Photo by Anna Creech from Ellensburg, WA (Anne McCaffrey signing. Cropped prior to upload.) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book enjoyable and easy to read. They describe the story as exciting, compelling, and solid. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and strong female protagonist. They praise the writing style as well-written and beautiful. Customers also enjoy the development of technology and survival techniques. Overall, they say the book shows the ingenuity of the human race.

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Customers find the book enjoyable, easy to read, and fun. They say it keeps them interested right from the start with great imagery. Readers also mention the book is the first and best in the series. They also appreciate the challenges and good endings.

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"...are 100% better than other totally imaginary species, this book is a delightful, imaginative thought experiment about what could happen if earth got..." Read more

"...This is world building at its finest: smart interesting characters, formidable challenges and logical plot development...." Read more

"...It was very good and the characters were well developed." Read more

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Customers find the story exciting, compelling, and solid. They say it's a good story of human ingenuity and determination. Readers also mention the book holds their attention with interesting twists. Overall, they say the author never fails to write an exceptional story that keeps them interested right to the end.

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"...totally imaginary species, this book is a delightful, imaginative thought experiment about what could happen if earth got invaded and humans were..." Read more

"...: smart interesting characters, formidable challenges and logical plot development. Anne McCaffrey at her finest. Enjoy." Read more

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"Good story, character development excellent , will read more. Love author read more of her work especially Pern books. Sorry she has passed." Read more

"...Unique (not little green men) aliens?—checkStrong female protagonist?—checkA writing style that keeps you hooked?—check..." Read more

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Customers find the pacing of the book good. They appreciate the development of technology and survival techniques by the various survivors. They also say the book shows the ingenuity of the human race and is a solid entry by Anne McCaffrey. Readers mention the story has a strong female lead.

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Farmerjanis
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
It's a romp.
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024
If you aren't too constrained by your thoughts that humans are 100% better than other totally imaginary species, this book is a delightful, imaginative thought experiment about what could happen if earth got invaded and humans were taken as prisoners. They face... See more
If you aren't too constrained by your thoughts that humans are 100% better than other totally imaginary species, this book is a delightful, imaginative thought experiment about what could happen if earth got invaded and humans were taken as prisoners.
They face challenges, and do, with a little help from their non-human friends, come out alright. So, if you want a feel-good read, and you like sci-fi-fantasy, this could be for you.

If you are strongly biased that humans are the best/highest/smartest/most worthy species in the Universe(s), this book is not for you.
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Clare
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one of my long term favorites
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
I return to this series over and over again. It’s like my favorite jeans only, the book doesn’t care what size I am. This is world building at its finest: smart interesting characters, formidable challenges and logical plot development. Anne McCaffrey at her finest.... See more
I return to this series over and over again. It’s like my favorite jeans only, the book doesn’t care what size I am. This is world building at its finest: smart interesting characters, formidable challenges and logical plot development. Anne McCaffrey at her finest. Enjoy.
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Joanna D.
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Action-packed series
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2017
I like a lot of Anne McCaffrey's works, and I think no one writes a better female protagonist than she does. Freedom's Landing is the first in the Freedom Series, but it's a bit confusing to me because years ago, the book seemed to be different or there was another book... See more
I like a lot of Anne McCaffrey's works, and I think no one writes a better female protagonist than she does. Freedom's Landing is the first in the Freedom Series, but it's a bit confusing to me because years ago, the book seemed to be different or there was another book (was it Thorns of Barevi?) where Kristen, the main character, experienced the Catteni invasion of Denver. Apparently the series was re-written, but information about the Catteni I read years ago was missing (there was a lot of sex in the original, apparently written out, and more about the original invasion.) This book deals with a renegade Emassi (noble) Catteni and Kristen landing on a colonization planet and, with other kidnapped humans and aliens, surviving and creating a new society. Apparently, the Catteni seed new worlds with kidnapped "colonists" and take over planets with the survivors.

Despite my confusion at the story having changed, I soon got into the novel and enjoyed the development of technology and survival techniques by the various survivors. Some of it was a bit farfetched (they were able to create walkie-talkies from scrapped automated farm equipment) but over all, it was a fast-moving and exciting tale. It reminds me a bit of Robert Heinlein's "Starship Troopers" mixed with "Tunnel in the Sky".

McCaffrey wrote many great series. I'm indifferent to the Dragon series, but love her Crystal Singer books and this series is almost as good. If you like action in sci-fi, you'll enjoy this
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CelVel
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good read
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
Anne McCaffrey’s writing has been amongst my favorites. Although it isn’t about dragons this time, This book continues to show her great style and easy reading.
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Freedom’s Landing Book 1
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
This is a really good story of human ingenuity and determination. Abducted humans making the most of the resources available and finding different ways to use what has been found, is a great reminder that anything is possible.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024
Good story, character development excellent , will read more. Love author read more of her work especially Pern books. Sorry she has passed.
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Greg Phillips
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Solid and enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2016
This is the first in a 4 book series. Basically, the Cattani tried to overawe Earth by taking several million (apparently) slaves randomly. Many of them are getting dumped on a planet---the Cattani way to see if the planet can be colonized. Dump a bunch on it---give them... See more
This is the first in a 4 book series. Basically, the Cattani tried to overawe Earth by taking several million (apparently) slaves randomly. Many of them are getting dumped on a planet---the Cattani way to see if the planet can be colonized. Dump a bunch on it---give them the barest essential tools---a knife a hatchet food rational for a while but not much else. If they live voilà!! Instant colony.

Of course there are jokers in the deck--and the planet may already be owned. I won't give much away---but as a start, it's solid.

I do find it a bit incredible that, even with maybe 1,500 people including *EARTH* specialists in botany, various sciences etc, how quickly things like pottery cutlery and other 'modern' amenities are developed for all---but I suppose it could be.

Short review---it's worth what I paid, and if I can get them cheaply I'd read the rest of the series..... Will these books be required reading in 100 years? Hell no ! but they'll be fun reads for today
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jujube
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It seemed like she should be more wary
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016
I believe this book was first published in 1995. Reading it, I was reminded at various times of James Dashner's Maze Runner, TV's "The Dome" and Lindsay Buroker's Fallen Empire Series. It was interesting and held my attention. A few minor negatives... (1) The things... See more
I believe this book was first published in 1995. Reading it, I was reminded at various times of James Dashner's Maze Runner, TV's "The Dome" and Lindsay Buroker's Fallen Empire Series. It was interesting and held my attention. A few minor negatives... (1) The things Kris said were sometimes hokey/dated. (2) I couldn't quite fathom why Kris was so loyal to Zainal so quickly, especially after what he said that caused her to knock him out and try to get rid of him. It seemed like she should be more wary. (3) The progress made by the settlers was incredibly rapid and almost cutesy sometimes.

I'm not sure I will continue with this series after reading reviews of the next three books. But, I do not feel like the first book was a waste of time. I highly recommend Lindsey Buroker's books to those who enjoyed this book and the main character Kris.
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Another great series from Anne Mccaffery
Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2024
Anne Mccaffery , what more needs to be said. Except that I am sorry we are no longer able have new works with her passing. I have read this series before and going through it again. What better recommendations could I give. Just buckle up for a fun ride.

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Totally unputdownable!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2024
Totally fascinating reading. Starting a new way of life on an alien planet with other beings, not of this world, as well as humans with nothing except the determination for survival & the conception to mould the survivors into a successful community, against tremendous odds...See more
Totally fascinating reading. Starting a new way of life on an alien planet with other beings, not of this world, as well as humans with nothing except the determination for survival & the conception to mould the survivors into a successful community, against tremendous odds takes some doing! Just can’t get enough of these spell binding sagas, never want them to end. Here’s to the next book.

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Old style scifi
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2024
Focussed on developing relationship and how a colony develops into a multi layered society and how the characters handle it. A good read enticing you to read the next installment.

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Reviewed in Australia on May 23, 2016
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