Dune: House Trilogy books in order

The Dune House Trilogy by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson covers the Caladan Trilogy, set immediately before the events of Frank Herbert's Dune, published from 2020 to 2022.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Duke of Caladan 2020 Brian Herbert Buy
2 The Lady of Caladan 2021 Brian Herbert Buy
3 The Heir of Caladan 2022 Brian Herbert Buy

The Dune House Trilogy consists of The Duke of Caladan (2020), The Lady of Caladan (2021), and The Heir of Caladan (2022) by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The series is set in the period just before the opening of Frank Herbert’s Dune, following the Atreides family on their home world of Caladan before their fateful move to Arrakis.

Each book focuses on a different member of the Atreides family, as suggested by the titles. The trilogy fills in the backstory of the characters readers know from the original novel, showing their lives and motivations before the events that would reshape the galaxy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Dune: House Trilogy series?

There are three books in the Dune: House Trilogy series, published between 2020 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Dune: House Trilogy series?

The first book in the Dune: House Trilogy series is The Duke of Caladan, published in 2020.

When is the Dune House Trilogy set?

The trilogy is set in the years immediately before the events of Frank Herbert’s original Dune. The three books follow the Duke of Caladan, Lady Jessica, and Paul Atreides as events push them toward the confrontation with the Harkonnens on Arrakis.

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