An elderly tyrant sits on the Throne of the Golden Lion and rules the known universe, while his successor grows increasingly impatient for the crown. A secret organization composed of women in black robes with bizarre abilities is promoting a secret genetic program with the ultimate goal of creating a divine infant, which they call Kwisatz Haderach. At the same time, the Atreides choose to follow the path of honor, a course that will lead them either to destruction at the hands of House Harkonnen or to absolute power...

Working with the files of his father, Frank Herbert, creator of the brilliant DUNE chronicles, Brian Herbert, in collaboration with Kevin J. Anderson, has created a new novel that serves as a prequel to DUNE. In this trilogy, the reader makes their first acquaintance with Arrakis, decades before the hero of DUNE, Paul “Muad’Dib” Atreides, walks its sandy expanses.

“The intense plot and myriad revelations of the book not only make reading it a continuous pleasure, but it is certain to prompt its readers to read - or re-read - the classic DUNE.” – Publishers Weekly

“The exploration of the world of Leto Atreides will captivate the many fans of DUNE. Their interest will remain undiminished in this first book of a trilogy that would make father Herbert proud.” – Booklist