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    Hellhole

    Written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

    Narrated by Scott Brick

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    Only the most desperate colonists dare to make a new home on Hellhole. Reeling from a recent asteroid impact, tortured with horrific storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and churning volcanic eruptions, the planet is a dumping ground for undesirables, misfits, and charlatans…but also a haven for dreamers and independent pioneers.

    Against all odds, an exiled general named Adolphus has turned Hellhole into a place of real opportunity for the desperate colonists who call the planet their home. While the colonists are hard at work developing the planet, General Adolphus secretly builds alliances with the leaders of the other Deep Zone worlds, forming a clandestine coalition against the tyrannical, fossilized government responsible for their exile.

    What no one knows is this: the planet Hellhole, though damaged and volatile, hides an amazing secret. Deep beneath its surface lies the remnants of an obliterated alien civilization and the buried memories of its unrecorded past that, when unearthed, could tear the galaxy apart.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Audio
    Release dateMar 15, 2011
    ISBN9781427211439
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    Hellhole
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    Brian Herbert

    Brian Herbert, son of Frank Herbert, wrote the definitive biography of his father, Dreamer of Dune, which was a Hugo Award finalist. Brian is president of the company managing the legacy of Frank Herbert and is an executive producer of the motion picture Dune, as well as of the TV series Dune: The Sisterhood. He is the author or coauthor of more than forty-five books, including multiple New York Times bestsellers, has been nominated for the Nebula Award, and is always working on several projects at once. He and his wife, Jan, have traveled to all seven continents, and in 2019, they took a trip to Budapest to observe the filming of Dune.

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    • 4/5
      Excellent work from Brian & Kevin Anderson. Gives them something they can call their own and be proud of a new universe that wasn't someone else's creation. Can't wait for book 2!!!!
    • 4/5
      Herbert and Anderson’s first co-authored work outside Frank Herbert’s Dune universe follows the Constellation, a galactic empire that has been relatively stable for centuries and which is now colonizing numerous Deep Zone planets. Beginning with the end of a failed rebellion, publically loved General Tiber Adolphus and his followers are sent to the planet Hallholme (Hellhole), a battered world whose ecosystem was almost entirely destroyed by a meteor impact long ago. As the dispossessed, the disheartened, the adventurous, and others work to live in the Deep Zone worlds they begin to build their own societies but are harmed and endangered by the excessive tributes demanded of them and the threat of violence from the Crown Jewels worlds. As Tiber’s plan to create a stringline network for fast space travel between Deep Zone worlds and to cut ties with the Constellation comes to fruition, an extraordinary discovery is made on Hallholme tied to the civilization that lived their previously-- the only aliens humans have found evidence of in the galaxy. As Crown Jewels politics destroy families, the nobles vie for power and control of the throne following Diadem Michella’s death, and the Princess Keana attempts to thwart the position she has been relegated to, Hallholme becomes central not only to the Deep Zone worlds, but to events and intrigues throughout the known galaxy. Hallholme, it becomes clear, will be pivotal in the war to come.
    • 5/5
      This was a fascinating read to me, and I've noted many reviews by people who thought this book was just average at best. Herbert and Anderson's writing style just really resonates with me, and I found this book easy to read, intriguing, and great escapism from the daily grind. I'm looking forward to the two sequels coming up to find out how the battle for the Deep Zone planets turns out. The Duchenet v. Adolphus saga to be continued......
    • 2/5
      A relatively well written book with a few unique ideas. Unfortunately about 100 pages from the end I began to become suspicious that the book would not wrap up the story line, despite having no indication on the cover that it is part of a series. Sure enough the book is nothing more than a 550 page prequel. Whilst I have no issue with trilogies or series I think it is at best deliberately misleading not to indicate this on the cover. As it is, the story is half finished and the climax left for a second or third book. This bit of trickery from the publishers cost the book 1.5 stars and any chance I will read on in the series.
    • 3/5
      Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson both appear to be vested in a future where feudal, monarchical governments reign supreme. This has always bugged me about their novels, why would government devolve to a more primitive form in a future scenario? Anyway, that annoyance aside, Hellhole is the first of a trilogy, meaning much of the book is introducing and developing characters, and not so much climactic action. General Adophus, leader of a rebellion against the Constellation of Planets, backs down and surrenders, thinking many innocents are being held hostage. The ruse works, the rebellion is over, but the popular general is spared execution and instead is sent to the planet Hololhm, aka Hellhole. In recent planetary history, a meteor strike wiped out the indigenous race, and left the planet a harsh environment. Still, there is no shortage of immigrants seeking to start a new life. The general pays close attention to the terms of his exile, but seeks to exploit loopholes whenever it suits him.Constellation leader, the Diadem Marshella, is a bitter old woman who has been in power more than 40 years. She lives to make life miserable for her daughter, aids, and other nobles. She is convinced she probably should have had Adolphus executed when she had the chance.The Constellation is politically divided between the "crown jewels" and the deep zone colonies. DZ planets offer a lot of resources, but like the Americas during colonial times, there is much resentment towards the central government. When Adolphus creates a new transportation network bypassing the "crown jewels", it is akin to a Declaration of Independence. Predictably, the Diadem responds by declaring war.However, this time Adolphus has a new, unpredictable ally. The Zion race, thought to be extinct after the meteor strike that obliterated Holholm, managed to survive and are now symbiotically merging with humans. And they possess telekinetic power. They will be the wild card in the upcoming struggle....to be continued March, 2013.
    • 4/5
      "Hellhole" fits the label epic to a T--with a cast of thousands, multiple storylines, etc. At its heart, it's the story of a General outcast after losing a battle for freedom against a ruthless dictator. Settled with his supporters on a barren planet considered almost uninhabitable, he's managed to make a life there and even some allies. Now he's on the verge of unleashing his great plan: "Destination Day," a new declaration of freedom. As the General, Tiber Adolphus, and his underlings make final preparations, a new set of outcasts arrive to call Halholme, aka Hellhole, their home. When two of them make a startling discovery, events unfold which could change everything.My biggest criticisms with this book are: 1) it unfolds slowly. It took a while to hook me because of the sheer number of characters and storylines which the authors must introduce. The plot really didn't start rolling until midway because of it. 2) Keeping track of the characters was a real headache early on. I wish they'd unfolded them a little less rapidly to allow me time to own them. It would have avoided requiring me to flip back and forth to remind myself who they are at times.However, once the concepts and characters have been introduced, the story gets rolling and it hooks you. There are well drawn characters you will care about with a mission you root for. There's some real inventiveness at work here, with ideas about the aliens and how they preserve their society and about interplanetary travel which I hadn't seen before. Some of the ideas are quite complex but are explained well and simply and easy to grasp. The last half moved at a much quicker pace, and I found I couldn't put it down as I raced to the end. Ironically, I still have to wait as this is only book 1 in a series and the great battle the book sets up won't really start until the next book.I think Herbert and Anderson have left themselves a lot of options. The battle itself could stretch out multiple books and beyond that, they've created a universe with plenty of story possibilities. I wouldn't be surprised to see a lot more books coming out in this setting.An enjoyable read with some interesting ideas and good worldbuilding and characterization. If you like space opera, especially big epic stories, this will no doubt satisfy.