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The Machine Crusade

The Machine Crusade

AdventureFantasy
Pages
718
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

Humanity faces its greatest threat in this epic science fiction saga, as the war against the sentient machines known as the Thinking Machines escalates. Follow the heroes and leaders who will shape the future of the universe, laying the groundwork for the legendary Dune saga. This is a story of desperate battles, profound sacrifices, and the fight for freedom against an overwhelming artificial intelligence.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurousThought-ProvokingComplex
SurvivalQuestRevengeSacrifice

Genres

Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction Space Opera

Authors

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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...

K
Kevin J. Anderson

Kevin J. Anderson has published more than 170 books, 58 of which have been national or international bestsellers. He has written numerous novels in the Star Wars, X-Files, and Dune universes, as well as unique steampunk fantasy novels Clockwork Angels and Clockwork Lives, written with legendary rock drummer Neil Peart. His original works include the Saga of Seven Suns series, the Wake the Dragon and Terra Incognita fantasy trilogies, the Saga of Shadows trilogy, and his humorous horror series fe...

Characters

ErasmusSupporting
Iblis GinjoSupporting
Xavier HarkonnenSupporting
SeuratSupporting
All characters in The Machine Crusade

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Machine Crusade a standalone story?

    The Machine Crusade is the second novel in the Legends of Dune prequel trilogy. While it continues the narrative from the first book, Butlerian Jihad, it also sets up events for the final installment, The Battle of Corrin.

  • How does this book connect to the original Dune series?

    This novel is part of a prequel series that explores the origins of key elements in Frank Herbert's original Dune universe, such as the Butlerian Jihad and the rise of the Bene Gesserit, Spacing Guild, and Mentats. It details the ancient war against sentient machines that shaped the future of humanity.

  • Are there any adaptations of The Machine Crusade?

    As of my last update, The Machine Crusade has not been adapted into a film or television series. The primary focus for adaptations related to the Dune universe has been on Frank Herbert's original novels.

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