The Ship Who Sang
A fix-up novel of five stories published 1961 to 1969.
Helva had been born
human... but only her brain had been saved - saved to be schooled,
programmed and implanted in the sleek, titanium body of an intergalactic scout ship. But first she had to choose a human partner - male or
female - to share her exhilarating escapades in space!
Her life
was to be rich and rewarding... resplendent with daring adventures and
endless excitement, beyond the wildest dreams of mere mortals.
Gifted with the voice of an angel and being virtually indestructible, Helva XH-834 anticipated a sublime immortality.
Then one day she fell in love!
Anne McCaffrey
Anne Inez McCaffrey (1926-2011) was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. She was married and had three children. She lived in Dragonhold-Underhill in Wicklow County, Ireland.
McCaffrey studied Slavonic Languages and Literature in Radcliffe College and made career in music theatre before starting to write.
She is best known for her Pern-series. Her son Todd McCaffrey is also writing for the series, so more adventures are coming.
Brain & Brawn Ship Series
Brain & Brawn Ship Series consists of seven primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
