Reading order · 3 books · 2020 to 2022 · Set in the Dune universe
Caladan Books in Order
The Caladan trilogy is set in the year before Dune, following Duke Leto, Lady Jessica and young Paul.
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Series facts
- Books
- 3
- Published
- 2020 to 2022
- First book
- The Duke of Caladan
- Latest
- The Heir of Caladan (2022)
- Setting
- Set in the Dune universe
The reading order
Every Caladan book in publication order. Choose a title for its cast and summary.
3 books · Set in the Dune universe
- 1The Duke of Caladan2020With Leto Atreides IA year before Dune, Duke Leto Atreides wins favour at the emperor’s court, and makes powerful enemies.Buy on Amazon
- 2The Lady of Caladan2021With Lady JessicaLady Jessica must choose between her loyalty to the Bene Gesserit and her love for Duke Leto and their son, Paul, as the empire moves faster than even the Reverend Mother can control.Buy on Amazon
- 3The Heir of Caladan2022With Paul AtreidesYoung Paul Atreides begins to grow into a true leader, in the final book of the Caladan trilogy.Buy on Amazon
Do you need to read them in order?
Read The Duke of Caladan, The Lady of Caladan and The Heir of Caladan in order, then go straight on to Dune.
Who appears in which book
The series’ main characters, book by book. Lead means the book is told around them; minor covers cameos.
| Book | Leto Atreides I | Lady Jessica | Paul Atreides | Duncan Idaho | Gurney Halleck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Duke of Caladan | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | |
| 2 The Lady of Caladan | MMajor | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | |
| 3 The Heir of Caladan | MMajor | MMajor | LLead | MMajor | MMajor |
Characters in the Caladan books
6 characters from Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson’s chart, with the number of Caladan books each appears in.
| Character | Books | First in this series |
|---|---|---|
| Leto Atreides IDuke of House Atreides | 3 | The Duke of Caladan 2020 |
| Lady JessicaBene Gesserit concubine of Duke Leto | 3 | The Duke of Caladan 2020 |
| Paul AtreidesLeto's son | 1 | The Heir of Caladan 2022 |
| Duncan IdahoSwordmaster of House Atreides | 3 | The Duke of Caladan 2020 |
| Gurney HalleckWarrior-troubadour | 3 | The Duke of Caladan 2020 |
| Baron Vladimir HarkonnenLeto's enemy | 1 | The Duke of Caladan 2020 |
Crossovers with Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson’s other series
- Prelude to Dune: Leto Atreides I also appears in 3 of its books; Lady Jessica also appears in 2 of its books; Paul Atreides also appears in 1 of its books
- Dune 7: Paul Atreides also appears in 2 of its books
- Heroes of Dune: Lady Jessica also appears in 1 of its books; Paul Atreides also appears in 2 of its books