Paul of Dune
Paul of Dune is a 2008 science fiction novel written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, set in the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert. Released on September 16, 2008, it is the first book in the Heroes of Dune series and chronicles events between Frank Herbert's Dune (1965) and Dune Messiah (1969), as well as between Dune and its 2001 Brian Herbert/Kevin J. Anderson prequel, Dune: House Corrino.
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| Authors | Brian Herbert Kevin J. Anderson |
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| Audio read by | Scott Brick |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Heroes of Dune |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Tor Books |
Publication date | 2008 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover & paperback) |
| Pages | 512 |
| ISBN | 0-7653-1294-8 |
| OCLC | 233573359 |
| 813.54 | |
| LC Class | PS3558.E617 P38 2008 |
| Followed by | The Winds of Dune |
Following the events of Dune, Paul Atreides is in control of the all-important planet Arrakis and therefore the entire universe. Former Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV has been deposed and exiled, but plots to return to power. The Fremen jihad in Paul's name rages as he himself sees to the accuracy of his consort Princess Irulan's chronicle of his life story. Paul flashes back to his memories of the War of Assassins which played out in his youth, before his family relocated to Arrakis in Dune.