Dune: The Duke of Caladan

The Caladan Trilogy, Book 1

By: Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by: Scott Brick

This program includes a bonus conversation between Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Scott Brick.

A legend begins in Dune: The Duke of Caladan, first in The Caladan Trilogy by New York Times best-selling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

Leto Atreides, Duke of Caladan and father of the Muad’Dib. While all know of his fall and the rise of his son, little is known about the quiet ruler of Caladan and his partner Jessica. Or how a Duke of an inconsequential planet earned an emperor’s favor, the ire of House Harkonnen, and set himself on a collision course with his own death. This is the story.

Through patience and loyalty, Leto serves the Golden Lion Throne. Where others scheme, the Duke of Caladan acts. But Leto’s powerful enemies are starting to feel that he is rising beyond his station, and House Atreides rises too high. With unseen enemies circling, Leto must decide if the twin burdens of duty and honor are worth the price of his life, family, and love.

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books

"The audio version is an easy listen. The quick, action packed chapters are well performed, and as the disparate story lines begin to come together it's hard to press pause. Narrator Scott Brick's deep and interesting voice adds more pull to the quieter parts of the story.... All in all, a fun book and a great performance." (Booklist)

"Characters are imbued with heroic voices, delivering colorful cadences that catch the ear. Scenes are masterfully undergirded by mounting tension and sinister manipulation...[narrator Scott] Brick turns in a rewarding performance." (AudioFile Magazine)

©2020 Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson (P)2020 Macmillan Audio

That was mean!!!!!

There is no way for me to write this without spoilers so I will keep this brief. Buy the book. It has a slow burn. But once it gets good you will be yelling at your device for hours.... Buy the book!!!

Fantastic

I love every moment we get to spend in this universe. Been a while since I burned through a novel this quickly but I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next one.

Short

It's short and doesn't get good til the end. Then a cliff hanger. Not fair really.

Loved the story, the performance not so much.

I really liked the book, and the way it expands the Dune Universe. Duke Leto Atreides is one of my favourite characters throughout the series. I eagerly await for the next to book. The performance of the reader however was somewhat off. In some places it sounded as if it had been recorded in patches that where clumsily brought together. Resulting in some frases and paragraphs sounding very different in quality to the rest of the audiobook.

Essential prequel for Dune

This trilogy is much needed for anyone just starting there for into the Dune mega verse