Great Schools of Dune Books in Order

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The Great Schools of Dune is a prequel trilogy by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, set thousands of years before Frank Herbert's Dune, exploring the origins of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, the Mentats, and the Navigators of the Spacing Guild. The series examines the formation of these influential organizations amid conflicts between reason and fanaticism, shaping the future of human society. It provides foundational context for the roles these groups play in the original Dune narrative.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Sisterhood of Dune

    2012 · Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

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    Mentats Of Dune

    2014 · Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

    Mentats of Dune is a 2014 science fiction novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, set in the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert. It is the…

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    Navigators of Dune

    2016 · Kevin J. Anderson

    Navigators of Dune is a 2016 novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, serving as the final book in the Great Schools of Dune trilogy. Set 10,000…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Great Schools of Dune books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Sisterhood of Dune”. Start with “Sisterhood of Dune.”

How many books are in the Great Schools of Dune series?

We list 3 books by Brian Herbert , published between 2012–2016.

Where can I buy the Great Schools of Dune books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.