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Legends of Dune Reading Order
Legends of Dune by Brian Herbert has 3 main books (2002–2004). Start with Dune: The Butlerian Jihad (2002) and read the numbered books in order.
By Brian Herbert with Kevin J. Anderson
Legends of Dune books in order
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- 12 h 19 min
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Dune: The Machine Crusade
2003
—- 12 h 19 min
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Legends of Dune: common questions
- How many books are in the Legends of Dune series?
- There are 3 main books in Legends of Dune. The most recent main book listed here is Dune: The Battle of Corrin (2004).
- What order should I read Legends of Dune in?
- Read Legends of Dune in its numbered order: Dune: The Butlerian Jihad, Dune: The Machine Crusade, Dune: The Battle of Corrin.
- What is the first Legends of Dune book?
- The first book is Dune: The Butlerian Jihad by Brian Herbert, published in 2002.