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First publish date: 2005
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Frank Herbert
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πŸ“˜ Dune Messiah

Paul Atreides, the Emperor known as Muad’Dib, confronts political conspiracies, challenges to his court, and threats to his family and beloved Chani in the sequel to Dune.

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πŸ“˜ God Emperor of Dune

God Emperor of Dune follows Leto I, son of Paul Atreides, who has transformed into a noble, immortal sandworm creature to rule the desert planet Sietch after 3,500 years have passed.

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πŸ“˜ Heretics of Dune

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πŸ“˜ Children of Dune

Children of Dune follows twins Leto and Ghanima Atreides, heirs to the fallen Emperor Paul Muad'Dib, as they navigate prophetic powers, political intrigue, and a struggling Empire ruled by their aunt Alia on Arrakis.

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πŸ“˜ The Great Dune Trilogy


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πŸ“˜ Sandworms of Dune

Sandworms of Dune revisits the Dune universe, following refugees using genetic technology to revive Paul Muad'Dib and Lady Jessica as they flee a mysterious Enemy across uncharted space.

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πŸ“˜ House Corrino


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πŸ“˜ Mentats of Dune

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πŸ“˜ The Dune storybook

Young Paul Atreides, heir of a powerful Caladan family, may become the destined leader to save the desert planet Dune and its precious spice that grants extraordinary mental powers.

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πŸ“˜ Dune House Corrino

Brian Herbert’s *Dune House Corrino* is a prequel to the original Dune saga, expanding the universe created by Frank Herbert with new stories set before the events of the classic series.

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Interviews with Ursula K. Le Guin: Conversations about Science Fiction and the American Literary Canon

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πŸ“˜ The maker of Dune


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Chapterhouse: Dune by Frank Herbert
The Winds of Dune by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
The Heroes of Dune series by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Dune: House Atreides by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Dune: House Harkonnen by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Dune: House Corrino by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
The Book of Dunes by Tessa Gratton & others

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