Paul of Dune
by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson

    PAUL OF DUNE by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
    Category:  Science Fiction
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  9/16/08
    Publisher:  Tor Books
    Reviewed by:  LadyJay
    Rating:  5 Stars


    “I leave my footprints in history, even where I do not tread.”

    Paul Atreides, Maud’Dib to his loyal subjects, has unleashed a bloody Jihad across the universe.  The old Emperor
    has fallen – his Imperium destroyed.  It is now Paul’s right and duty to erase Shaddam IV’s reign from history and
    begin anew.  

    He will face many hardships along the way; assassination attempts, interplanetary wars, and deciphering who he
    can trust within his own household.  And there is always the matter of the spice trade.  “He who controls the spice,
    controls the universe” – a phrase that Maud’Dib understands all too well.  

    Paul will question his own motives and actions for ruling the universe, and eventually come to the realization that his
    decisions will shape the course of history.
            
    PAUL OF DUNE was written to fit in between the original novel, DUNE, and its sequel, DUNE MESSIAH.  
    Herbert and Anderson have attempted to bridge several gaps between the two novels, and have done so
    successfully.  Fans of Dune will find their beloved characters, planets, and societies just as they left them.  The
    authors do an incredible job of staying true to Frank Herbert’s original vision of the Dune universe.  

    A great addition to an excellent series of books.