First published 2009
Paul Atreides has walked blind into the desert sands and disappeared, leaving behind a fractured empire. On Caladan, Jessica grieves with Gurney Halleck while her daughter Alia struggles to maintain imperial control alongside Duncan Idaho. The political landscape shifts dangerously as Mohiam lies dead by Stilgar's hand and Princess Irulan sits imprisoned. Meanwhile, Bronso of Ix, once Paul's trusted ally, now leads growing opposition against House Atreides. Jessica and Alia find themselves on opposing sides as mother and daughter clash over the future of their dynasty. Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson craft this continuation using Frank Herbert's original concepts, breathing life into characters caught between loyalty and survival. The story explores how power corrupts even family bonds when an empire hangs in the balance.
Genres: science-fiction, fantasy, political-thriller, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Caladan, Dune
Period: Fractured Empire
448 pages · Hardcover · TOR Books