Heretics of Dune
Heretics of Dune by Frank Herbert is a reprint edition published by Penguin on July 7, 2020, featuring 560 pages in English. This installment marks the fifth book in the Dune Chronicles, exploring the aftermath of Leto Atreides’ death and the subsequent decline of the Empire. As the remnants of civilization crumble, the narrative unfolds on the planet Arrakis, now known as Rakis, where factions compete for power amidst the desolation.
Readers will encounter a world where the great sandworms are dying and the Lost Ones return to reclaim their home. Central to this struggle is Sheeana, a girl who rises to prominence in the wastelands of Rakis, igniting religious fervor across the galaxy. This edition delves into themes of power and prophecy, set against the backdrop of a science fiction epic that continues to resonate with fans of the genre.
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Book Five in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles—the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All Time
Leto Atreides, the God Emperor of Dune, is dead. In the fifteen hundred years since his passing, the Empire has fallen into ruin. The great Scattering saw millions abandon the crumbling civilization and spread out beyond the reaches of known space. The planet Arrakis—now called Rakis—has reverted to its desert climate, and its great sandworms are dying.
Now the Lost Ones are returning home in pursuit of power. And as these factions vie for control over the remnants of the Empire, a girl named Sheeana rises to prominence in the wastelands of Rakis, sending religious fervor throughout the galaxy. For she possesses the abilities of the Fremen sandriders—fulfilling a prophecy foretold by the late God Emperor….
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