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Hunters of Dune

Dune • Book 7

3.95 ABR Score (22.5K ratings)
★ 3.7 Goodreads (20.1K) ★ 4.44 Audible (2.4K)
20h 22m Released 2006 Sci-Fi

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

The Goodreads crowd was skeptical, but Scott Brick spent 20 hours convincing audio listeners otherwise — and largely succeeded.

  • Great if you want: closure on Frank Herbert's original Dune cliffhanger
  • Listening experience: dense and sprawling — rewards patient listeners, not casual ones
  • Narration: Brick's gravitas smooths over the rougher prose moments
  • Skip if: you're protective of the original Herbert's voice and style

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About This Audiobook

Following the catastrophic events that scattered survivors across uncharted space, fugitives aboard a mysterious no-ship find themselves pursued by an ancient and implacable enemy. The remnants of humanity's greatest powers—including the Bene Gesserit, their dark mirror the Honored Matres, and the last Tleilaxu Master—must forge unlikely alliances as they face extinction. Using forbidden genetic technology, the refugees attempt to resurrect legendary figures from their past, hoping these reborn heroes possess the knowledge and skills necessary to confront a threat that has already consumed entire civilizations across the galaxy.

Scott Brick's commanding narration brings gravitas and clarity to this complex space opera, skillfully navigating the intricate political machinations and philosophical depths that define the Dune universe. His distinct character voices help listeners distinguish between the numerous factions and personalities, while his measured pacing allows the dense world-building and strategic plotting to unfold naturally. Brick's performance particularly shines during the intense action sequences and quiet moments of introspection alike, creating an immersive audio experience that captures both the epic scope and intimate human drama of this continuation of Frank Herbert's legendary saga.