Cover of Dune: House Atreides

Prelude to Dune books in order A series by Kevin J. Anderson

The Prelude to Dune series by Kevin J. Anderson has 3 books, from Dune: House Atreides (1999) to Dune: House Corrino (2001). Read it in order, starting with Dune: House Atreides.

Reading order: 1 Dune: House Atreides (1999) · 2 Dune: House Harkonnen (2000) · 3 Dune: House Corrino (2001)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Prelude to Dune books in order

  1. 1.

    Dune: House Atreides (1999), with Brian Herbert

    681 pages★ 3.6 (17 ratings)

  2. 2.

    Dune: House Harkonnen (2000), with Brian Herbert

    603 pages

  3. 3.

    Dune: House Corrino (2001), with Brian Herbert

    648 pages★ 3.1 (13 ratings)

Prelude to Dune FAQ

How many Prelude to Dune books are there?
There are 3 Prelude to Dune books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Prelude to Dune books in?
In publication order, starting with Dune: House Atreides (1999): 1 Dune: House Atreides (1999) · 2 Dune: House Harkonnen (2000) · 3 Dune: House Corrino (2001).
What is the first Prelude to Dune book?
Dune: House Atreides (1999).
What is the latest Prelude to Dune book?
Dune: House Corrino (2001).
Is the Prelude to Dune series finished?
There have been no new Prelude to Dune books since 2001.
Did Kevin J. Anderson write other series?
Yes: Young Jedi Knights, Legends of Dune and Great Schools of Dune.

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