First published 1976
On the desert planet Arrakis, the twin children of the vanished Emperor Paul Muad'Dib possess supernatural abilities. Their aunt Alia, who rules the Empire, wants to harness the twins' visions for her own absolute power. But Leto and Ghanima have plans of their own for their destiny. Faced with Alia's machinations, the twins must navigate a web of political intrigue and family secrets to determine the course of the Empire.
Genres: science-fiction, fantasy, political-thriller, epic
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, family-drama, political-intrigue
Setting: Arrakis
Period: 20th-century
478 pages · Hardcover · Ace