“The second Dune series is proving to be more accessible and just as entertaining as the original.”

“Extraordinarily well-developed and continually fascinating.”

“Each action lays another stone in the remarkable construct of the world of Dune.”

“Entertaining . . . page-turning . . . Dune fans will enjoy visiting familiar places and encountering familiar characters.”

“Rich interweaving of politics and plotting made the Dune novels special. And Dune: House Atreides does its predecessors justice.”

“A spirited and entertaining adventure . . . The real pleasure here comes from watching the authors lay out the plot threads that will converge in Dune.”

“The . . . authors have woven a web of plots and ideas every bit as complex and compelling as the original Dune novels.”

“The attendant excitement and myriad revelations not only make this novel a terrific read in its own right but will inspire readers to turn, or return, to its great predecessor.”

“Dune: House Atreides is a terrific prequel, but it’s also a first-rate adventure on its own. Frank Herbert would surely be delighted and proud of this continuation of his vision.”

“Written in a style so close to the original that it is hard to believe Frank Herbert did not direct it through some mysterious genetic link . . . I can’t wait for the sequel.”

“[The authors’] research and passion for the material have served them well. . . . Dune: House Atreides captures the essence of Dune while illuminating further the workings of Frank Herbert’s universe.”