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Hunters of Dune

By: Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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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

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Great story

I really love dune and this is such a great final send off. What I always wanted to see!

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Brilliant sequel.

Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson have really outdone themselves with this book. They followed the time line Frank Herbert laid out so many years ago, but also incorporated their own imagination. They didn't attempt to recreate Frank Herbert's style, but combined their own styles to create something new. Their brilliance allowed them to continue the story not just from Chapterhouse Dune, but from their prequels as well (the Butlerian Jihad trilogy). I really look forward to listening to Sandworms of Dune.

Scott Brick, the narrator, was an excellent reader and didn't distract you from the actual book, which I have found to be a problem with many audio books. Really well done.

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Hunters of Dune

Would you listen to Hunters of Dune again? Why?

As it tied into the series, yes. It helps to understand what happened in some of the other books

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It held my interest thru out.

Any additional comments?

Read the whole series, from the first one, to really understand and enjoy Dune.

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absolutely amazing

Great book Brian and Kevin do a great job of picking up the story were it left off with tons of intrigue and new ideas this book is as good as any that Frank himself has written. Dont believe the negative check it out for yourself. I just went through the whole series (that Frank wrote) and now i am finishing it with the 2 Brian wrote. Dont believe the negative hype if your a Dune fan this is a MUST have.

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amazing

Scott brick killed it!!!!! this is the best dune book yet. read this book

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one of the best

One of the best narration I've heard. I am happy Brian picked up the story well.

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Magnificent continuation of the Dune saga

I started reading this continuation of the Dune saga by Frank Herbert's son and a col author with some Apprehension. My fears were laid to rest after only reading a few pages. The characters and the plot were A grand continuation of Frank Herbert's previous work. I couldn't stop listening to this audio novel, It was that good.

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Needs multiple narrators

After the multiple narrators used in Chapterhouse Dune, I was disappointed and bored with only one narrator. Scott Brick is good, but a little pendantic at times and he uses very little change of pacing, vocal tone, or pitch to differentiate between characters. At times it felt like the whole book was direct characterization and a ponderous 3rd person point of view.

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meh?

the plot arc is lovely, the performace is good, but the writing much, less so.

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I can feel Fank

This book was great. It reminds me of the previous books and how Frank wrote. Can't wait for the next.

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