The Dune Universe series is a comprehensive collection of science-fiction novels set within a complex and multi-layered universe created by Frank Herbert. The series, which includes the works of both Frank Herbert and his son Brian Herbert, alongside co-author Kevin J. Anderson, spans millennia, exploring themes concerning ecology, human survival, evolution, and transcendence. It blends politics, religion, technology, and human emotion while revolving around the desert planet of Arrakis, known for its precious resource, 'the spice', essential for space travel and prolonging life. It's a rich saga with high stakes that maps out an array of characters and factions all grappling for power, control, and survival, turning Dune Universe into a cornerstone of modern science fiction literature.