Powers That Be
Powers That Be is a 1993 epic fantasy novel by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough. Readers will find themes of genetic engineering.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 11 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 12 editions.
At about 334 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours.
About Powers That Be
Strange things were happening on the icy planet called Petaybee. Unauthorized genetically engineered species had been spotted, while some people were simply disappearing. None of the locals were talking to the company, so the company sent disabled combat veteran Yanaba Maddock to spy. But a strange thing happened. With her relocation to the arctic planet came a return of Yana's health and strength. And the more she got to know the people of Petaybee, the more determined she became to protect her new home....From the Paperback edition.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1994 — Best Science Fiction Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 1994 — Best Science Fiction Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Powers That Be?
Powers That Be was written by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough and first published in 1993.
What genre is Powers That Be?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy.
How long is Powers That Be?
The median edition has 334 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Powers That Be?
Readers who like it often enjoy Xenocide, A Game of Thrones and The Eye of the World.
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