Book Three in the Magnificent Dune Chroniclesâthe Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All Time
The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul MuadâDib, disappeared in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. Like their father, the twins possess supernormal abilitiesâmaking them valuable to their manipulative aunt Alia, who rules the Empire in the name of House Atreides.
Facing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Aliaâs rule is not absolute. The displaced House Corrino is plotting to regain the throne while the fanatical Fremen are being provoked into open revolt by the enigmatic figure known only as The Preacher. Alia believes that by obtaining the secrets of the twinsâ prophetic visions, she can maintain control over her dynasty.
But Leto and Ghanima have their own plans for their visionsâand their destinies....