Heretics of Dune

By Frank Herbert | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

About the book

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....

Editions of Heretics of Dune

Hardcover
ISBN 9780399128981
Hardcover
ISBN 9780399129476
Hardcover
ISBN 9780441016778
Paperback
ISBN 9780593201763
Paperback
ISBN 9780425087329
Paperback
ISBN 9780441328000
Paperback
ISBN 9780593098264
EBook
ISBN 9781440619649

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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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What is Heretics of Dune about?

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....

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Heretics of Dune?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general

Where can I read a sample of Heretics of Dune?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399128981

Is Heretics of Dune part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Dune

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Heretics of Dune?

Frank Herbert

Who is the Publisher of the book Heretics of Dune?

Penguin Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Heretics of Dune is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399128981) and hardcover(ISBN 9780399129476) and hardcover(ISBN 9780441016778) and paperback(ISBN 9780593201763) and paperback(ISBN 9780425087329) and paperback(ISBN 9780441328000) and paperback(ISBN 9780593098264) and ebook(ISBN 9781440619649)

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