Synopsis
Frank Herbert's last Dune (CHAPTERHOUSE DUNE, 1985) novel ended on a cliffhanger with a ragged band--including the Reverend Mother Sheeana, Duncan Idaho, the military leader Miles Teg, and others--escaping through space on a "no-ship" called the Ithaca. More than two decades after the publication of CHAPTERHOUSE, Frank Herbert's son Brian Herbert, along with writer Kevin J. Anderson, have used Herbert's notes to create HUNTERS OF DUNE, the first part of a new Dune trilogy that will conclude the epic science-fiction series. As they hurtle through space, Duncan Idaho must deal with two mysterious godlike figures who have plans for the ship. Also, they discover that the Bene Tleilax Scytale carries the genetic code of many of the most important figures from the Dune saga: Paul and Jessica Atreides, Gurney Halleck, and Xavier Harkonnen. Meanwhile, back on Dune, Murbella struggles to maintain control of the new union between the Bene Gesserit and the Honored Matres. As is typical of the Dune novels, HUNTERS OF DUNE blends exotic beings, secret plans, strange technology, and terrible prophecies into a rich and intoxicating brew. DUNE fans will rejoice to see that that Frank Herbert's legacy will continue.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2006-08-22 | | Series: | Dune Series |
| Size | | Length: | 524 pages | | Height: | 9.8 in | | Width: | 6.8 in | | Thickness: | 1.8 in | | Weight: | 28.0 oz |
Publisher's Note
Building on the events of Frank Herbert's final novel, Chapterhouse of Dune, a group of refugees escapes on a ship into the uncharted reaches of the galaxy, seeking safety with the assistance of key figures from Dune's past, including Paul Maud'Dib and Lady Jessica, revived with the help of genetic technology, while avoiding the diabolical traps of the Enemy. 200,000 first printing.
Industry Reviews
Frank Herbert's last Dune (CHAPTERHOUSE DUNE, 1985) novel ended on a cliffhanger with a ragged band including the Reverend Mother Sheeana, Duncan Idaho, the military leader Miles Teg, and others escaping through space on a "no-ship" called the Ithaca. Over decades later, his son Brian Hebert along with writer Kevin J. Anderson have used Hebert's notes to create HUNTERS OF DUNE, the first part of a new Dune trilogy that will conclude the epic science fiction series. As they hurtle through space, Duncan Idaho (or rather one of many "ghola" clone of the original Duncan) must deal with two mysterious nearly godlike figure who have plans for the ship. Also, they discover that the Bene Tleilax Scytale carries the genetic code many of the most important figures from the Dune saga: Paul and Jessica Atreides, Gurney Halleck, and Xavier Harkonnen. Meanwhile back on Dune, Murbella struggles to maintain control of the new union between the Bene Gesserit and the Honored Matres. As is typical of the Dune novels, HUNTERS OF DUNES continues the tradition of blending exotic beings, secret plans, strange technology, and terrible prophecies into a rich and intoxicating brew. DUNE fans will rejoice to see that that Frank Herbert's legacy is continuing.
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