Hunters of Dune

By: Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 20 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

Book one in the classic conclusion to Frank Herbert's worldwide best-selling Dune Chronicles

Hunters of Dune and the concluding volume, Sandworms of Dune, bring together the great story lines and beloved characters in Frank Herbert's classic Dune universe, ranging from the time of the Butlerian Jihad to the original Dune series and beyond. Based directly on Frank Herbert's final outline, which lay hidden in a safe-deposit box for a decade, these two volumes will finally answer the urgent questions Dune fans have been debating for two decades.

At the end of Chapterhouse: Dune - Frank Herbert's final novel - a ship carrying the ghola of Duncan Idaho, Sheeana (a young woman who can control sandworms), and a crew of various refugees escapes into the uncharted galaxy, fleeing from the monstrous Honored Matres, dark counterparts to the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood. The nearly invincible Honored Matres have swarmed into the known universe, driven from their home by a terrifying, mysterious Enemy.

As designed by the creative genius of Frank Herbert, the primary story of Hunters and Sandworms is the exotic odyssey of Duncan's no-ship as it is forced to elude the diabolical traps set by the ferocious, unknown Enemy. To strengthen their forces, the fugitives have used genetic technology from Scytale, the last Tleilaxu Master, to revive key figures from Dune's past - including Paul Muad'Dib and his beloved Chani, Lady Jessica, Stilgar, Thufir Hawat, and even Dr. Wellington Yueh. Each of these characters will use their special talents to meet the challenges thrown at them.

Failure is unthinkable - not only is their survival at stake, but they hold the fate of the entire human race in their hands.

©2006 Herbert Properties LLC (P)2006 Audio Renaissance

The lost dialog of Dune

Although an interesting listen (I give it about 3.5 stars), I found Hunters of Dune to be more a description of what has occured than a re-enactment. I fealt removed rather than immersed in the story. For Dune fans, I expect it will be worth the listen. If you are new to Dune, this is not a good place to start. I miss dialog and interaction.

Yay for Scott Brick!

Another great read! A classic story with an amazing voice actor. Thank you and please keep it up!

what a great follow up to chapterhouse!

I was hesitant to give this a go since it wasn't the original author, but I needed to know what happened after the events of the original series. it did not disappoint. just as epic and I cannot wait for the final conclusion to the story.

excellent audio book.

I was impressed with the read given only the one narrator. excellent narration with no pronounciation problems.

Exceeded expectations

After finishing Chapterhouse Dune, I put down the Dune series for several months, nervous and skeptical that Brian and Kevin would let the story down. I can happily say that I thoroughly enjoyed Hunters. The narrative kept me wanting to hear more, and I am currently 2/3 the way through Sandworms of Dune and I am absolutely riveted. There are aspects of the story that at times feel

unwarranted hate

I had finished chapter house and I was hesitant about jumping into the next book because of Frank Herbert's death, most of the online opinions and especially the reviews for this book and the next one are very negative. Although there were still mysteries I thought there was enough closure with chapterhouse.

well, I was having trouble finding another audiobook to listen to and decided to give it a shot anyway and...

I was not let down at all! It still felt like the same characters and world. Yes the writing style is a bit different but it still felt very Dune. I was expecting it to feel like fanfiction after seeing the reviews, but I do not agree with them. Would the story be better and probably different if Frank was still alive? Probably yes, but I feel like the strengths of these two author's writing makes up for what I normally criticize Frank's writing for. The way they merge their ideas with his was done intelligently and respectfully. I hope Frank is proud of his son and Kevin.

I don't think it was just my low expectations, I was fine theorizing in my head what happened after chapter house, but this continued on so smoothly that it was very entertaining. I'm looking forward to the next one, and I'm surprised to find myself interested in their prequel works now.

Also the interview at the end was very enlightening

It's still Dune!

I heard the controversy about the two books of Dune 7 not feeling authentic to Frank's original works, and while the writing style has changed, I can say one thing about this book: It's still Dune through-and-through. If you enjoyed Dune 1-6, you would be making a mistake to skip Hunters over the name on the cover. If Sandworms holds up to the expectations this book has set, the classic Dune series will have had the incredible finale it deserves

Good

I think the authors did justice to the Dune series. Somewhat repetitive at times but held my interest.

7th Book in Original Dune series

Chapterhouse Dune left many unresolved ideas, relationships, and subplots. "Hunters" resolves many of these and develops thin areas of plot.

A great expansion

This is the book the Dune fans have been waiting for. With the mysterious end to the final Frank Herbert book, this book takes it in a direction surprising but in line with the Dune world.