Heretics of Dune

Frank Herbert, Swc1742 Cae

  • First published 1977
  • 384 pages
  • English
  • Classic
Fifteen hundred years after the God Emperor Leto II's reign, humanity finds itself on a precarious path. The universe has expanded, with billions having dispersed into the unknown during the Scattering, and now, new and formidable powers are returning to the Old Imperium. Among them are the Honored Matres, a brutal matriarchy bent on conquest, and the Tleilaxu, who have mastered advanced genetic technologies, including the synthesis of melange and the creation of new Face Dancers.

Amidst this shifting cosmic landscape, the Bene Gesserit, long-standing manipulators of human destiny, find their traditional roles challenged. Their survival, and perhaps that of humanity itself, hinges on their ability to adapt and confront these emerging threats. They place their hopes in two figures: a ghola of the legendary Duncan Idaho and a young girl from Rakis named Sheeana, who possesses an unprecedented connection to the giant sandworms. As ancient organizations contend with radical new forces, the very definition of humanity and its future hangs in the balance, forcing choices that will redefine existence.
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GOLLANCZ, 1984
ISBN
9780575034235
Language
English
Original edition Originally published in 1977 · English · New English Library Ltd

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