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Dune: The Machine Crusade

Dune: Legends of Dune Book 2

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Dune: The Machine Crusade

By: Kevin J Anderson, Brian Herbert
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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The first battle was a victory. But the war is just beginning....

Earth is a radioactive ruin. But the initial campaign of the Butlerian Jihad has given new hope to mankind. Serena Butler, whose murdered child has become a symbol for oppressed humanity, inspires a war against the thinking computers led by Xavier Harkonnen and Vorian Atreides. But four of the Titans - murderous machines with human brains and human cunning - still remain. And the universal computer mind, Omnius, still wields most of its power.

©2003 Herbert Enterprises LLC (P)2003 Macmillan Audio and Books on Tape, Inc. Adventure Science Fiction Space Opera Space Fiction War Greek Mythology Ancient Greece Machine Crusade

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"Such vile villains...and such a fascinating description of splendid places." (Anne McCaffrey on House Harkonnen)
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An absolute gem. Superb, thought provoking sci-fi filled with complex characters and plots. Can’t wait to start on the next book in the trilogy

Absolutely brilliant

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A much improved performance from Scott Brick. It's perhaps not surprising as it's a much better story than it's prequel, the Butlerian Jihad, which was a rather bland tale altogether and didn't seem to inspire him.

This one is less Warhammer and more Dune. I liked it and, whilst political maneuvering and basic plot intrigue are still somewhat overshadowed by warfare and graphic descriptions of mutilation, you do have to remember that's what this trilogy is all about, viz. the war against the Machines!

In summary, still not up to "Prelude Trilogy" standards but good entertainment and well worth the money, especially for Dune fans.

Scott Brick is back!

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nice follow on, not as engaging as the first but glad to have listened. Sometimes a little long and drawn out. but I am eager to learn about the beginning...

good story but

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Just electrifying
A great narrative
And places a lot of what is written in future books into context

Brilliant

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Well read story about adding to an already well built universe, it may not have the punch of the original work, but still it is a worthy addition.

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I read this book when it originally came out, I read it a number of times, Previously listened to the audiobook and will listen to this again and again. This is probably my favourite sci fi trilogy of all time, well performed. if you haven't listened to this series's you should.b

a sci-fi masterpiece

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very good book with the story being told in a very good manner and the characters being central to the story.

the AI war continues.

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Another brilliant book in the series. The storylines are so well thought out. I can’t recommend these books enough

Gripping!

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Interesting to see the origins of the factions and family histories of the major players in the original series

Preserves the flavour of the original

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Another masterpiece for the extended Dune universe. Scott Brick is incredible as always and still remains my all time favourite narrator. I’m straight on to the third book in this trilogy and can’t wait. Enjoy!

Excellent!!

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