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ReviewsDune addicts will happily devour Herbert and Anderson's spicy conclusion to their second prequel trilogy., A portrayal of an alien society more complete and deeply detailed than any other author in the field has managed . . . a story absorbing equally for its action and philosophical vistas. . . . An astonishing science fiction phenomenon., Â"One of the monuments of modern science fiction.Â"--ChicagoTribuneonDune Â"I know nothing comparable to it exceptThe Lord of the Rings.Â"--Sir Arthur C. Clarke onDune Â"A portrayal of an alien society more complete and deeply detailed than any other author in the field has managed . . . a story absorbing equally for its action and philosophical vistas. . . . An astonishing science fiction phenomenon.Â"--TheWashingtonPostonDune Â"Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious.Â"--Robert A. Heinlein onDune Â"Herbert's creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction.Â"--LouisvilleTimesonDune Â"The kind of intricate plotting and philosophical musings that would make the elder Herbert proud.Â"--Publishers Weekly(starred review) onDune: The Butlerian Jihad Â"Sit back and enjoy.Â"--BooklistonDune: The Machine Crusade Â"Duneaddicts will happily devour Herbert and Anderson's spicy conclusion to their second prequel trilogy.Â"--Publishers WeeklyonDune: TheBattleof Corrin, "One of the monuments of modern science fiction."--"Chicago"" Tribune" on "Dune" "I know nothing comparable to it except "The Lord of the Rings.""--Sir Arthur C. Clarke on "Dune" "A portrayal of an alien society more complete and deeply detailed than any other author in the field has managed . . . a story absorbing equally for its action and philosophical vistas. . . . An astonishing science fiction phenomenon."--"The ""Washington"" Post" on "Dune" "Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious."--Robert A. Heinlein on "Dune" "Herbert's creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction."--"Louisville"" Times" on "Dune" "" "The kind of intricate plotting and philosophical musings that would make the elder Herbert proud."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review) on "Dune: The Butlerian Jihad" "Sit back and enjoy."--"Booklist" on "Dune: The Machine Crusade" "" ""Dune" addicts will happily devour Herbert and Anderson's spicy conclusion to their second prequel trilogy."--"Publishers Weekly" on "Dune: The ""Battle"" of Corrin", Herbert's creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction., "One of the monuments of modern science fiction." -- Chicago Tribune on Dune "I know nothing comparable to it except The Lord of the Rings ." -- Sir Arthur C. Clarke on Dune "A portrayal of an alien society more complete and deeply detailed than any other author in the field has managed . . . a story absorbing equally for its action and philosophical vistas. . . . An astonishing science fiction phenomenon." -- The Washington Post on Dune "Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious." -- Robert A. Heinlein on Dune "Herbert's creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction." -- Louisville Times on Dune "The kind of intricate plotting and philosophical musings that would make the elder Herbert proud." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Dune: The Butlerian Jihad "Sit back and enjoy." -- Booklist on Dune: The Machine Crusade " Dune addicts will happily devour Herbert and Anderson's spicy conclusion to their second prequel trilogy." -- Publishers Weekly on Dune: The Battle of Corrin, "One of the monuments of modern science fiction."-- Chicago Tribune on Dune "I know nothing comparable to it except The Lord of the Rings ."--Sir Arthur C. Clarke on Dune "A portrayal of an alien society more complete and deeply detailed than any other author in the field has managed . . . a story absorbing equally for its action and philosophical vistas. . . . An astonishing science fiction phenomenon."-- The Washington Post on Dune "Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious."--Robert A. Heinlein on Dune "Herbert's creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction."-- Louisville Times on Dune "The kind of intricate plotting and philosophical musings that would make the elder Herbert proud."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Dune: The Butlerian Jihad "Sit back and enjoy."-- Booklist on Dune: The Machine Crusade " Dune addicts will happily devour Herbert and Anderson's spicy conclusion to their second prequel trilogy."-- Publishers Weekly on Dune: The Battle of Corrin
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Synopsis"Hunters of Dune" and the concluding volume, "Sandworms of Dune," bring together the great story lines and beloved characters in Frank Herbert's classic Dune universe, ranging from the time of the Butlerian Jihad to the original Dune series and beyond., Book One in the compelling conclusion to Frank Herbert's Dune series, one of the grandest epics in the annals of imaginative literature. Selling millions of copies worldwide, the series is science fiction's answer to The Lord of the Rings, a brilliantly imaginative epic of high adventure, unforgettable characters, and immense scope. Hunters of Dune and the concluding volume, Sandworms of Dune, weave together the great story lines and beloved characters in Frank Herbert's classic Dune universe, ranging from the time of the Butlerian Jihad to the original Dune series and beyond. Based on Frank Herbert's outline, international bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson bring the incredible Dune Chronicles to an explosive grand finale. At the end of Chapterhouse: Dune --Frank Herbert's final novel--a ship carrying the ghola of Duncan Idaho, Sheeana (a young woman who can control sandworms), and a crew of refugees escapes into the uncharted galaxy, fleeing from the monstrous Honored Matres, dark counterparts to the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood. The nearly invincible Honored Matres have swarmed into the known universe--but they have been driven from their home by a terrifying, mysterious Enemy. To strengthen their forces, the fugitives aboard Duncan's no-ship use genetic technology to revive key figures from Dune's past--including Paul Muad'Dib and his beloved Chani, Lady Jessica, Stilgar, Thufir Hawat, and even Dr. Wellington Yueh. Together, these misfits must find the genius and resources to defeat the ferocious, unknown Enemy that intends to destroy the human race., Book One in the classic conclusion to Frank Herbert's worldwide bestselling Dune Chronicles Hunters of Dune and the concluding volume, Sandworms of Dune, bring together the great story lines and beloved characters in Frank Herbert's classic Dune universe, ranging from the time of the Butlerian Jihad to the original Dune series and beyond. Based directly on Frank Herbert's final outline, which lay hidden in a safe-deposit box for a decade, these two volumes will finally answer the urgent questions Dune fans have been debating for two decades. At the end of Chapterhouse: Dune-- Frank Herbert's final novel--a ship carrying the ghola of Duncan Idaho, Sheeana (a young woman who can control sandworms), and a crew of various refugees escapes into the uncharted galaxy, fleeing from the monstrous Honored Matres, dark counterparts to the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood. The nearly invincible Honored Matres have swarmed into the known universe, driven from their home by a terrifying, mysterious Enemy. As designed by the creative genius of Frank Herbert, the primary story of Hunters and Sandworms is the exotic odyssey of Duncan's no-ship as it is forced to elude the diabolical traps set by the ferocious, unknown Enemy. To strengthen their forces, the fugitives have used genetic technology from Scytale, the last Tleilaxu Master, to revive key figures from Dune's past--including Paul Muad'Dib and his beloved Chani, Lady Jessica, Stilgar, Thufir Hawat, and even Dr. Wellington Yueh. Each of these characters will use their special talents to meet the challenges thrown at them. Failure is unthinkable--not only is their survival at stake, but they hold the fate of the entire human race in their hands.