Dune: The Book Series
Frank Herbert’s Dune is a landmark of science fiction and widely regarded as the best-selling sci-fi novel of all time. Winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards, the story begins on the desert planet of Arrakis—home to the precious spice melange, the key to interstellar travel. As rival noble Houses clash for control, Dune launches an epic saga of politics, prophecy, and power set thousands of years in the future. The series has inspired generations of readers and multiple screen adaptations, captivating fans old and new.
Read the Dune Books in Order
'An astonishing science fiction phenomenon' WASHINGTON POST 'I know nothing comparable to it except The Lord of the Rings' Arthur C Clarke Before The Matrix, before Star Wars, before Ender's Game and Neuromancer, there was Dune, the first book in one of the greatest science fiction series ever written.
A game of power, only those who can conquer their fear will survive. Melange, or 'spice', is the most valuable - and rarest - element in the universe. And it can only be found on a single planet: the inhospitable desert world Arrakis. Whoever controls Arrakis controls the spice. And whoever controls the spice controls the universe.
When stewardship of Arrakis is transferred to his house, Paul Atreides must travel to the planet's dangerous surface to ensure the future of his family and his people.
But as malevolent forces explode into conflict around him, Paul is thrust into a great destiny beyond his understanding. Read the first installment that inspired the major blockbuster films starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh and Austin Butler. WINNER of the NEBULA AWARD for best novel, 1965 JOINT WINNER of the HUGO AWARD for best novel, 1966 READERS LOVE IT 'Dune had me hooked! [...] Authentic world building'
⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The complexity and depth of the creation is staggering'
⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a phenomenal classic of literature'
⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There's just so much brilliance here. The balance is perfect'
⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dune is every bit to science-fiction what Lord of the Rings is to fantasy' ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Brilliant . . . it is all that Dune was, and maybe a little more' Galaxy Magazine
The extraordinary sequel to Dune, the greatest science fiction novel of all time. What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century, this is an awe-inspiring world, and a story of truly epic scope.
Twelve years after his victory over House Harkonnen, Paul Atreides rules as emperor from the desert planet Arrakis - but his victory has had profound consequences. War has been brought to the entire known universe, and billions have perished. Despite becoming the most powerful emperor known to history, Paul is powerless to bring an end to the fighting.
While former allies conspire to dethrone Paul and even his own consort acts against him, Paul accepts a gift from the Tleilaxu, a guild of genetic manipulators, hoping to find a single spark of peace and friendship amidst the betrayal and chaos. But this act undermines Paul's support from the Fremen, his own people. The Fremen are the true source of Paul's power; losing them is the one thing that could truly topple his empire.
As matters escalate, Paul will be forced to choose between his throne, his wife, his people and his future - and the future of the entire universe.
An epic novel of the cost of victory . . . and the price of war.
Read the book which inspired the epic conclusion to Denis Villeneuve's major blockbuster films starring starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh and Austin Butler.
READERS CAN'T STOP PRAISING IT 'One of the best damn endings I've ever read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As powerful as Dune' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A masterpiece' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Terrifically intriguing and surprisingly complex' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It's unique and fresh' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐