Cover of Dune: The Butlerian Jihad

Legends of Dune books in order A series by Kevin J. Anderson

The Legends of Dune series by Kevin J. Anderson has 3 books, from Dune: The Butlerian Jihad (2002) to Dune: The Battle of Corrin (2004). Read it in order, starting with Dune: The Butlerian Jihad.

Reading order: 1 Dune: The Butlerian Jihad (2002) · 2 Dune: The Machine Crusade (2003) · 3 Dune: The Battle of Corrin (2004)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Legends of Dune books in order

  1. 1.

    Dune: The Butlerian Jihad (2002), with Brian Herbert

    624 pages★ 3.4 (20 ratings)

  2. 2.

    Dune: The Machine Crusade (2003), with Brian Herbert

    672 pages★ 3.8 (12 ratings)

  3. 3.

    Dune: The Battle of Corrin (2004), with Brian Herbert

    624 pages★ 3.8 (10 ratings)

Legends of Dune FAQ

How many Legends of Dune books are there?
There are 3 Legends of Dune books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Legends of Dune books in?
In publication order, starting with Dune: The Butlerian Jihad (2002): 1 Dune: The Butlerian Jihad (2002) · 2 Dune: The Machine Crusade (2003) · 3 Dune: The Battle of Corrin (2004).
What is the first Legends of Dune book?
Dune: The Butlerian Jihad (2002).
What is the latest Legends of Dune book?
Dune: The Battle of Corrin (2004).
Is the Legends of Dune series finished?
There have been no new Legends of Dune books since 2004.
Did Kevin J. Anderson write other series?
Yes: Young Jedi Knights, Prelude to Dune and Great Schools of Dune.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.