House Corrino (Prelude to Dune #3)

The blood feud between Duke Leto Atreides and Baron Vladimir Harkonnen reaches its climax, as Emperor Shaddam IV – leader of House Corrino – is finally forced to curb the powerful Harkonnens or risk losing his own throne. Meanwhile, Duke Leto's beautiful concubine, the Bene Gesserit temptress Jessica, has conceived the boy who would become Paul Atreides, defying the express orders of her superiors. This book culminates in a war – on Dune, on the oppressed planet Ix, in space – that will alter the balance of power for a generation.

About the Authors

Brian Herbert is a widely published science fiction novelist. He has won several literary honours including the New York Times Notable Book Award, and has been nominated for the highest awards in science fiction. In 2003, he published Dreamer of Dune, a biography of his father Frank Herbert that was a Hugo Award finalist.

Kevin J. Anderson has over 16 million books in print, in 29 languages worldwide. He is the author of The Saga of Seven Suns, numerous X-Files and Star Wars novels, and the co-author of the bestselling Dune prequels and sequels. With Brian Herbert, he created Prelude to Dune, Legends of Dune, and The Road to Dune, all bestsellers set in the universe created by Brian's father, Frank Herbert.

Reviews

"House Atreides is a terrific prequel, but it's also a first-rate adventure on its own. Frank Herbert would surely be delighted and proud of this continuation of his vision." —Dean Koontz on House Atreides

"Those who long to return to the world of desert, spice and sandworms will be amply satisfied." —The Times on House Atreides

"Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson succeed in weaving their own intricate saga. Dune: House Atreides does its predecessors justice." —USA Today on House Atreides

"House Harkonnen is compulsive reading. I certainly enjoyed meeting Pardot Kynes and Liet, learning more about the Fremen, as well as Gurney Halleck, Duncan Idaho and the Lady Jessica. Such vile villains ... and such a fascinating description of splendid places." —Anne McCaffrey on House Harkonnen

Dimensions: 15.4 x 23.1 x 5 cm