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Hunters of Dune

Hunters of Dune

Epic FantasyScience Fiction
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

Aboard the no-ship Ithaca, a group of refugees flees across the universe to escape a mysterious and terrifying Enemy. To survive the journey and prepare for a final confrontation, they use ancient technology to bring back figures from their past. This continuation of Frank Herbert's classic series follows the desperate struggle to preserve humanity's future among the stars.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurousComplexAtmospheric
QuestSurvivalMultiple POVsChosen One

Genres

Epic Fantasy Science Fiction Space Opera

About the author

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Brian Herbert

Brian Herbert (born June 29, 1947, in Seattle, Washington) is an American science fiction author and the son of Frank Herbert, creator of the Dune series. Since 1999 he has co-written numerous New York Times bestselling Dune prequels and sequels with Kevin J. Anderson, expanding his father's universe. In 2003 he published Dreamer of Dune: The Biography of Frank Herbert, a finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Related Work. He also writes solo science fiction, including the Timeweb trilogy, and ha...

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book conclude the original Dune series?

    This novel serves as the first half of a two-part conclusion to the original six-book series written by Frank Herbert. It directly continues the narrative threads left unresolved by the cliffhanger in the final book of the original series.

  • Is it necessary to read the prequel novels before this book?

    While this book is part of a larger expanded universe, it is primarily a direct sequel to the original six novels. Readers may find it most helpful to be familiar with the events of the original series rather than the prequel trilogies.