Brian Herbert

Book Two of the Epic Prequel to the Classic Novel Dune—A Major Motion Picture
Sequel to the international bestseller Dune: House Atreides
Before Dune . . . 
The epic tale of Duke Leto Atreides and his rise to power . . . 
The fierce ambitions of his mortal enemy, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen . . . 
The struggles of the young girl Jessica, the Baron’s secret daughter,...

UNCOVER THE UNTOLD STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF ARRAKEEN! Jopati Kolona is one of the Sardaukar: the emperor's elite military unit. The Sardaukar are unbeatable, unbending in their devotion, and feared throughout the galaxy. Tasked with overthrowing the Atreides stronghold on Dune for his master, Jopati will be forced to choose between duty and forgiveness. Meanwhile, as Paul Atreides meets his destiny in battle, Sgt. Vitt must use his family's gift of...

In the penultimate issue of the exciting expansion to the lore of Dune, Gurney and the smugglers have the opportunity to deal a crucial blow to their bitter enemies. The problem is, will they be able to escape, or face the deadly consequences of failure?

During the chaos of the legendary Battle of Arrakeen, a group of Atreides soldiers get caved in. So while Paul Atreides meets his destiny in battle, Sgt. Vitt uses his family's gift of storytelling as a Jongleur to transport his men from their tomb to their homeworld of Caladan. Can Vitt mentally transport them back to the lushness and vast oceans of Caladan and give them the gift of hope in the darkness?

Gurney and the smugglers have eluded the Harkonnen forces and retreated to Arrakis, but they come back empty-handed and defeated. However, Gurney's secret plan is finally set in motion. Will he finally have his revenge against the Beast? Or will his sacrifices be for nothing?

Leto brings news of the revolt brewing on Ix, but the city's leaders make a decision that may threaten everyone....while Crown Prince Shaddam plots to overtake it. Meanwhile, Pardot Kynes begins spreading his edenic vision to terraform the desert planet of Dune into an oasis even as the native Fremen raise suspicions about his motives...and if he can truly accomplish his goals.

An unexpected revolt throws the balance of Ix into jeopardy and now Leto must make an important decision as the underground city is on the cusp of falling into evil hands. * And while The Bene Gesserit's oracles predicted they would need a child from the Baron Harkonnen in order to continue tracing a genetic line to their foretold messiah... their plan has not gone as well as hoped. * On the doorstep of Castle Caladan comes the man who will change...

Leto Atreides has discovered the horrifying truth behind Ix's success, calling House Vernius' true nature into question and possibly spelling the House's demise. The Harkonnens' deadly influence continues to spread, forcing Duncan Idaho to take drastic measures; Reverend Mother Gaius Mohiam to play her trump card with the Baron. Pardot Kynes forms an alliance with the Freman that will change the course of Dune's history. Meanwhile, Crown Prince Shaddam...

The newly crowned Duke Leto Atreides has been framed for a crime he did not commit and must risk everything to prove his innocence to Imperium's royal houses. Will it work or will Baron Harkonnen's evil plan finally come to fruition? The Bene Gesserit assert their influence once more, having predicted a great importance in the Atreides bloodline, one that will influence the coming of their messiah – the Kwisatz Haderach!