The Rowan (A Tower and Hive Novel Book 1)

Name: The Rowan (A Tower and Hive Novel Book 1)
Price: 7.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (2032 reviews)
Author: Anne McCaffrey

by Anne McCaffrey

Romance Science Fiction

4.7 (2,032)

4.7 stars from 2,032 reviews. Top 80% of Romance books we track.

320 pages~5.3 hr readPublished by O. OrbanPublished 1990-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love science fiction that centres emotional connection alongside cosmic stakes, not just technical worldbuilding.
You're drawn to stories about people with rare gifts who feel isolated by their own abilities.
You enjoy romance that develops naturally between characters who are fundamentally matched in power and understanding.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer hard science fiction focused on technology and physics over character development and relationships.
You want fast-paced action throughout. This builds its stakes more through emotional tension and telepathic connection than external conflict.
You're looking for standalone novels. This is the first in a series and leaves threads open for continuation.

About this book

The first novel in the science fiction series The Tower and the Hive. The Rowan is discovered as a young girl for possessing telepathic abilities more powerful than anyone has ever encountered. As she matures, she uses her talents as a Prime, responsible for communicating and moving ships through space. However, life as a Prime is isolating, and she seeks personal connection and meaning. When a distress call from a distant planet reaches her, The Rowan embarks on a rescue mission that tests her powers. During this mission, she meets Jeff Raven, another telepath, whose presence offers the connection she has been searching for.

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Currently #8,156 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.7★ from 2,032 reviews

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