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The Winds of Dune

The Winds of Dune
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First edition cover
Author Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson
Audio read by Scott Brick
Country United States
Language English
Series Heroes of Dune
Genre Science fiction
Publisher Tor Books
Publication date
2009
Media type Print (hardback & paperback)
Pages 448
ISBN
OCLC 294887445
Preceded by Paul 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). Before publication, the novel's title was initially announced as Jessica of Dune.

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

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.



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