| The Winds of Dune | |
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| Author(s) | Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Heroes of Dune |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction novel |
| Publisher | Tor Books |
| Publication date | August 4, 2009 |
| Media type | Hardback |
| Pages | 448 |
| ISBN | 0765322722 |
| OCLC Number | 294887445 |
| Preceded by | Paul of Dune |
| Followed by | The Throne 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 interquel tetralogy and chronicles events between Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah (1969) and Children of Dune (1976).[1] Before publication, the novel's title was initially announced as Jessica of Dune.[2][3]
The novel rose to #15 on The New York Times Best Seller list in its second week of publication.[4]
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 Atreides and Bronso Vernius is also told.
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