Tales of Dunes and Dragons

Tales of Dunes and Dragons
Author: Juliet Vane
Publisher: Juliet Vane
Total Pages: 96
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

An impossible quest. A sun-scorched desert. A forbidden creature that could rescue her people—or destroy everything she holds dear. As a warrior for her desert kingdom, Inez thinks the drought is something for older, wiser people to resolve. She’s busy enough with training and trying to resist the charms of her friend, Orion. But soon, she and Orion are sent on a quest to find a water dragon, slay it, and use its pelt to bring water to their kingdom. If she succeeds, she and Orion will save their people. But if she fails, more than her soul will be lost. Additional keywords: high fantasy, epic fantasy, desert, dunes, storytelling, dragon, shapeshifter, shifter, clean romance, teen, YA

Dune (Movie Tie-In)

Dune (Movie Tie-In)
Author: Frank Herbert
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 897
Release: 2023-09-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593640349

• DUNE: PART TWO • THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE COMING NOVEMBER 3rd, 2023 Directed by Denis Villeneuve, screenplay by Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts, based on the novel Dune by Frank Herbert • Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Léa Seydoux, with Stellan Skarsgård, with Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem Frank Herbert’s classic masterpiece—a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of Paul Atreides−who would become known as Maud'Dib—and of a great family's ambition to bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream. A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction.

Sands of Dune

Sands of Dune
Author: Brian Herbert
Publisher: Tor Books
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2022-06-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250805694

Collected for the first time, these Dune novellas by bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson shine a light upon the darker corners of the Dune universe. Spanning space and time, Sands of Dune is essential reading for any fan of the series. The world of Dune has shaped an entire generation of science fiction. From the sand blasted world of Arrakis, to the splendor of the imperial homeworld of Kaitain, readers have lived in a universe of treachery and wonder. Now, these stories expand on the Dune universe, telling of the lost years of Gurney Halleck as he works with smugglers on Arrakis in a deadly gambit for revenge; inside the ranks of the Sardaukar as the child of a betrayed nobleman becomes one of the Emperor’s most ruthless fighters; a young firebrand Fremen woman, a guerrilla fighter against the ruthless Harkonnens, who will one day become Shadout Mapes. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Tales of Dune

Tales of Dune
Author: Brian Herbert
Publisher: WordFire Press
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2017-06-30
Genre: Dune (Imaginary place)
ISBN: 9781614755883

Tales of Dune collects eight of Herbert and Anderson's Dune short stories, ranging from the period of the Butlerian Jihad, to the time of young Paul Atreides, to a story set during the events of the novel Dune, to the very end of Frank Herbert's future history.

Dune: Tales from Arrakeen HC

Dune: Tales from Arrakeen HC
Author: Brian Herbert
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2022-05-17
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781684157709

Two powerful stories set during the pivotal Battle of Arrakeen set during the original Dune! UNCOVER THE UNTOLD STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF ARRAKEEN! Jopati Kolona is one of the Sardaukar: the emperor’s elite military unit. The Sardaukar are unbeatable, unbending in their devotion, and feared throughout the galaxy. Tasked with overthrowing the Atreides stronghold on Dune for his master, Jopati will be forced to choose between duty and forgiveness. Meanwhile, as Paul Atreides meets his destiny in battle, Sgt. Vitt must use his family’s gift of storytelling as a Jongleur to transport his men from their tomb to their homeworld of Caladan. Can Vitt mentally transport them back to the lushness of Caladan and give them the gift of hope in the darkness? Collects Dune: Blood of the Sardaukar #1 & Dune: A Whisper of Caladan Seas #1.

Tales of Sand and Stars

Tales of Sand and Stars
Author: Juliet Vane
Publisher: Juliet Vane
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2020-01-07
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

In this haunted desert, nothing holds more magic than words. As the storyteller for her adoptive kingdom, seventeen-year-old Nima weaves tales for their entertainment while yearning to learn the truth of her past. When the king from a nearby city demands that Nima be brought to him, she has no choice but to go with his warriors. But as Nima grows closer to one of the king’s sons, danger from palace secrets and memory-stealing spirits threaten her at every turn. She must use her stories to discover—and create—the truths of her past and the shared history of the kingdoms in order to preserve her freedom, save her people from the windhaunts, and reunite the land. Tales of Sand and Stars is a luminous, lyrical fantasy full of the beauties and dangers of the desert and the creatures that roam the dunes. Get your copy today and be transported into this breathtaking, unforgettable world. additional keywords: high fantasy, young adult fantasy, storytelling, desert, dunes, scorpions, wind, wolves, sledding, sand, romance, legends, myths, alternative world fantasy, off-world fantasy, magic, epic fantasy

Wicked Regrets

Wicked Regrets
Author: Juliet Vane
Publisher: Juliet Vane
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2019-02-05
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1386467332

Bullets and bones, bullets and bones…wicked, greedy men. Winter's whole world is tilting upside down. Her mom and aunt want to sell their property, and if that happens, Winter will lose her ghostly best friend, Garrett. Even worse, he's continuing to pull away, distancing himself from her. Now that the Malleys' fortunes have fallen, too, Winter finds herself allied with her former competitors. It's a race to uncover that which the ghosts most want to keep hidden, but the price for success might be too high for Winter to pay. additional keywords: ghosts, mystery, gothic, California, Gold Rush, teenage heroine, storyteller, caves, romance,

The Rosebud Academy

The Rosebud Academy
Author: Juliet Vane
Publisher: Juliet Vane
Total Pages: 438
Release:
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

At Rosebud Academy, the spirits have their own haunting melodies. Up until a few weeks ago, eighteen-year-old Lissa Anderson drank, smoked, and partied hard. Now, though, she’s determined to be the straightest arrow at Rosebud, an elite summer program for classical musicians. But the unrestful spirits in the old school have other ideas. A spooky old dormitory, overprivileged students, and hours at the piano make the program into everything Lissa expected. What she didn’t expect is her quickly-budding romance with a cellist, a series of thefts related to scary stories, or the ghost determined to get Lissa’s attention. Dead men tell no tales, but dead girls do. This boxed set includes all three books in the Rosebud Academy trilogy: June's Blood, July's Flesh, and August's Bones. additional keywords: piano, pianist, classical music, academy, ghosts, haunting, gothic, mystery, horror, Colorado, forest, lake, storytelling, spirits

Dark Refrains

Dark Refrains
Author: Juliet Vane
Publisher: Juliet Vane
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2019-01-10
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 154014691X

You can run and you can hide…but not forever. After successfully identifying the cause of all the drama last month, Winter is ready to put it behind her and focus on getting her family's business up off the ground again. Unfortunately, the Malley family is circling like vultures, ready to come in and gobble up the crumbling remains of Lago Caverns. Winter's not about to let that happen, but her focus is pulled away when her beloved aunt starts receiving threatening notes. Getting to the bottom of this mystery doesn't only put her aunt and the caverns at risk—Winter's life also hangs in the balance. If you love gothic stories, hauntings, and heroines who solve mysteries, one-click this ghostly tale today! additional keywords: storyteller, ghost, romance, California Gold Rush, caverns, foothills, gothic, mystery, lake, teenagers, parties, summer, new adult