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Paul Atreides, hailed as Muad'Dib, rises from the desert planet of Arrakis to overthrow a doomed imperial regime. His victory sparks a bloody jihad that reshapes the universe, earning him both reverence and revulsion.
With the leadership of his mother, Lady Jessica, the young noble Alia, the loyal warriors Gurney Halleck and Duncan Idaho, and the Fremen chieftain Stilgar, the remnants of the empire attempt to preserve order amid chaos. Their struggle is further complicated by political intrigue involving Princess Irulan, the biographer of Paul’s reign.
Set against the harsh sands of Dune, this installment explores the costs of absolute power and the fragile nature of governance in a universe teeming with ambition and faith.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Brian Herbert
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