Dune: House Harkonnen Vol. 2 - (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The pulse-pounding prequel to the groundbreaking Dune saga continues--secrets revealed, loyalties tested, and destinies forged!

New York Times-bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, alongside acclaimed artist Fran Galán, return with the next chapter in the official graphic novel adaptation of Dune: House Harkonnen, the pivotal prequel to Frank Herbert's legendary science fiction epic.
Across the Imperium, chaos spreads. On Arrakis, the brutal grip of House Harkonnen tightens as Baron Harkonnen's ruthless strategies ignite unrest and violence. As the Bene Gesserit's hidden agenda nears its moment of truth, secrets ripple outward--from the deserts of Dune to the corridors of power on Wallach IX.

Caught in the crossfire, Liet and Warrick must decide where love and loyalty truly lie. Leto Atreides steps into a fateful encounter that could shape the future of House Atreides. And young Duncan Idaho, facing challenges beyond his years, begins a path toward becoming the warrior history will remember.

With explosive turns on Ix and critical pieces falling into place, Dune: House Harkonnen Vol. 2 delivers suspense, betrayal, and intrigue at the heart of the Dune universe.

About the Author

Brian Herbert is the son of legendary science fiction author Frank Herbert and has written the definitive biography of him, Dreamer of Dune, a finalist for the Hugo Award. Brian has also written many highly imaginative novels, including the Timeweb trilogy, the ecological fantasy Ocean (with his wife, Jan), The Little Green Book of Chairman Rahma, The Unborn, and The Assassination of Billy Jeeling. His earlier acclaimed novels include The Stolen Gospels, Sudanna Sudanna, and Sidney's Comet, as well as Man of Two Worlds (written with his father). Brian has collaborated on many novels in the Dune series with Kevin J. Anderson, all of which became international bestsellers, and they also wrote the Hellhole trilogy together. They recently completed the novel Dune: The Heir of Caladan for Tor, and are also collaborating on the definitive graphic novel adaption of the novel Dune, as well as an exciting new adaptation of their collaborative novel, Dune: House Atreides, for BOOM! Studios. Brian also co-manages the legacy of Frank Herbert and is an executive producer of the new motion picture Dune and the forthcoming TV series Dune: The Sisterhood. He and his wife live in Seattle, Washington.

Kevin J. Anderson has published more than 175 books, 58 of which have been national or international bestsellers. He has written numerous novels in the Star Wars, X-Files, and Dune universes, as well as unique steampunk fantasy trilogy beginning with Clockwork Angels, written with legendary rock drummer Neil Peart. His original works include the Saga of Seven Suns series, the Wake the Dragon and Terra Incognita fantasy trilogies, the Saga of Shadows trilogy, and his humorous horror series featuring Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. He has edited numerous anthologies, written comics and games, and the lyrics to two rock CDs. Anderson is the director of the graduate program in Publishing at Western Colorado University. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta are the publishers of WordFire Press. His most recent novels are Clockwork Destiny, Gods and Dragons, Dune: The Heir of Caladan (with Brian Herbert), and Slushpile Memories: How NOT to Get Rejected.

Fran Galán does not remember his life without a pencil in his hand. Though he studied art in school, he considers himself self-taught. In 2014, he met El Torres, and created several covers and illustrations for his company, Amigo Comics. Additionally, he contributed to The Forest of Suicides. He lives in Seville, Spain.