Killashandra (Crystal Singer Trilogy Book 2) (original 1985; edition 2002)

by Anne McCaffrey (Author), Michael Whelan (Illustrator)

Series: Crystal Singer Trilogy (02), Federated Sentient Planets Universe

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Fiction. Science Fiction. Thriller. HTML:A Crystal Singer novel�a captivating blend of adventure, intrigue and romance. Killashandra Ree's life was one of catastrophic changes. She had joined the Heptite Guild to become a crystal singer, get rich, and forget her past. And at first everything went just as she had hoped. In one season on the deadly beautiful world of Ballybran, she had sung Black Crystal, grown wealthy, and met a man who made her sorrows seem unworthy of notice. But then, a year later, a devastating storm turned her claim to useless rock. In short order she was broke, she had crystal sickness so bad she thought she'd die, and the only way she could be true to the man she loved was to leave him. . . .… (more)

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Title:	Killashandra (Crystal Singer Trilogy Book 2)
Authors:	Anne McCaffrey (Author)
Other authors:	Michael Whelan (Illustrator)
Info:	Del Rey (2002), 384 pages
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Killashandra by Anne McCaffrey (1985)

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Anne McCaffrey was the first female fantasy/sci fi writer I ever read and as such she holds a special place in my heart. Her books are always wonderful, well written, and perfectly characterized. All of her series are great but I especially like the Crystal Singer series because of its action and clever look at the near future. (

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KateKat11 | Sep 24, 2021 |

Okay, I must have read this at least a half dozen times. I really enjoy the spunky main character of Killashandra. She kind of reminds me of my little sister. Feisty. Determined. Practical. If you enjoyed the first book, Crystal Singer, you will enjoy this one too. I also like the jabs McCaffrey takes at those who feel it is their responsibility to decide for others what is best for them. It is almost over the top with the symbolism she uses to do it, but it works in the context of this narrative. (

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GlenRH | Jul 26, 2021 |

Killashandra Ree's life was one of catastrophic changes. She had joined the Heptite Guild to become a crystal singer, get rich, and forget her past. And at first everything went just as she had hoped. In one season on the deadly beautiful world of Ballybran, she had sung Black Crystal, grown wealthy, and met a man who made her sorrows seem unworthy of notice.

But then, a year later, a devastating storm turned her claim to useless rock. In short order she was broke, she had crystal sickness so bad she thought she'd die, and the only way she could be true to the man she loved was to leave him. (

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Gmomaj | Aug 29, 2020 |

This is the second book in the Crystal Singer trilogy. (

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gypsysmom | Oct 31, 2018 |

blase, milquetoast (

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Ce livre tient amplement ses promesses, plus passionnant que jamais. La puissance d'évocation de Mc Caffrey est intacte, on imagine tout à fait la planète Ophtéria, ses îles paradisiaques et son régime totalitaire... Pas de doute, ce livre se dévore d'une traite !

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Anne McCaffrey	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Weston, Steve	Cover artist	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Whelan, Michael	Cover artist	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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This book is gratefully dedicated to Ron and Chris Massey of the Tidmarsh Stud, near Maidenhatch, and their Arabian friends, Ben, BC, Racqui, Linda and Winnie

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Winters on Ballybran were generally mild, so the fury of the first spring storms as they howled across the land was ever unexpected.

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Fiction. Science Fiction. Thriller. HTML:A Crystal Singer novel�a captivating blend of adventure, intrigue and romance.
Killashandra Ree's life was one of catastrophic changes. She had joined the Heptite Guild to become a crystal singer, get rich, and forget her past. And at first everything went just as she had hoped. In one season on the deadly beautiful world of Ballybran, she had sung Black Crystal, grown wealthy, and met a man who made her sorrows seem unworthy of notice.
But then, a year later, a devastating storm turned her claim to useless rock. In short order she was broke, she had crystal sickness so bad she thought she'd die, and the only way she could be true to the man she loved was to leave him. . . .

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CONFLICTING INTERESTS

"Lanzecki, I wouldn't put it past you to try to sucker me into another job like that Trundomoux black-crystal installation."
"I'm not, Killashandra. I'm just warning you of the disadvantages to an assignment that involves a long absence from the planet Ballybran." His expression changed subtly. "I'd rather not be professionally at odds with you. It interferes with my private life."
His dark eyes caught hers. His lips curving in the one-sided smile she found so affecting, he reached for her hand.
Her smile answered his. Together they rose form the table.

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