First published 2003
Paul Atreides arrives on Arrakis with his noble family, thrust into a deadly political trap. The desert planet holds the galaxy's most valuable resource, the spice melange, and powerful enemies want House Atreides destroyed. When betrayal strikes and his father dies, Paul flees into the harsh desert with his mother Jessica. The native Fremen take them in, but survival demands Paul embrace abilities he fears to use. The desert people see him as their prophesied leader, Muad'Dib, who will lead them to freedom. Paul must choose between his humanity and the terrible power growing within him. His decision will reshape not just Arrakis, but the entire galaxy.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: Arrakis, Fremen
Period: Galactic
892 pages · ebook · Penguin