The Winds of Dune explained
| The Winds of Dune |
| Authors: | Brian Herbert
Kevin J. Anderson |
| Audio Read By: | Scott Brick |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Heroes of Dune |
| Genre: | Science fiction |
| Pub Date: | August 4, 2009 |
| Publisher: | Tor Books |
| Media Type: | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages: | 448 |
| Isbn: | 0-7653-2272-2 |
| Oclc: | 294887445 |
| Preceded By: | Paul of Dune |
| Followed By: | Princess 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]
External links
- Web site: Review: The Winds of Dune . Jackie . Cassada . LibraryJournal.com (Internet Archive) . July 15, 2009 . June 14, 2012 . November 27, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120614061043/http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6668998.html .
Notes and References
- Web site: Fiction Book Review: The Winds of Dune . PublishersWeekly.com . June 22, 2009 . November 21, 2013.
- Web site: Kevin J. . Anderson . Dune blog: Official Story Chronology . DuneNovels.com . November 29, 2009 . March 15, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131128183340/http://www.dunenovels.com/articles/tags-blog/chronology . November 28, 2013 .
- Web site: Kevin J. . Anderson . Sandworms of Dune blog . October 29, 2007 . DuneNovels.com (Internet Archive) . March 23, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071029044350/http://www.dunenovels.com/wormsblog/page007.html . October 29, 2007.
- Web site: Kevin J. . Anderson . Dune blog . June 20, 2008 . DuneNovels.com (Internet Archive) . April 14, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080620185036/http://www.dunenovels.com/blog/page033.html . June 20, 2008.
- Web site: Best Sellers: Hardcover Fiction . . August 23, 2009 . November 27, 2013 . November 27, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131127233706/http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2009-08-23/hardcover-fiction/list.html .
