The Winds of Dune

The Winds of Dune
First edition cover
AuthorsBrian Herbert
Kevin J. Anderson
Audio read byScott Brick
LanguageEnglish
SeriesHeroes of Dune
GenreScience fiction
PublisherTor Books
Publication date
August 4, 2009
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback)
Pages448
ISBN0-7653-2272-2
OCLC294887445
Preceded byPaul of Dune 
Followed byPrincess of Dune 

The Winds of Dune is a science fiction novel written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, set in the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert. Released on August 4, 2009, it is the second book in the Heroes of Dune series and chronicles events between Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah (1969) and Children of Dune (1976).[1][2] Before publication, the novel's title was initially announced as Jessica of Dune.[3][4]

The novel rose to #15 on The New York Times Best Seller list in its second week of publication.[5]

Plot introduction

The novel opens with the Lady Jessica back on Arrakis following the disappearance of her son Emperor Paul-Muad'Dib, who according to Fremen custom has walked into the desert to die after he is blinded. The story of the friendship between Paul and Bronso Vernius is also told.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Fiction Book Review: The Winds of Dune". PublishersWeekly.com. June 22, 2009. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  2. ^ Anderson, Kevin J. (November 29, 2009). "Dune blog: Official Story Chronology". DuneNovels.com. Archived from the original on November 28, 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
  3. ^ Anderson, Kevin J. (March 23, 2007). "Sandworms of Dune blog". DuneNovels.com (Internet Archive). Archived from the original on October 29, 2007. Retrieved October 29, 2007.
  4. ^ Anderson, Kevin J. (April 14, 2008). "Dune blog". DuneNovels.com (Internet Archive). Archived from the original on June 20, 2008. Retrieved June 20, 2008.
  5. ^ "Best Sellers: Hardcover Fiction". The New York Times. August 23, 2009. Archived from the original on November 27, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2013.


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