The ecological transformation of Arrakis is progressing at a rapid pace. Vegetation is now beginning to cover the once barren expanses of the planet, while the precious melange continues to flow.
The House of Atreides maintains the scepters of power, establishing the long-desired peace to the far reaches of the Empire.
In this world of deceptive bliss, Leto and Ghanima, the nine-year-old royal twins, follow in their father's footsteps and are raised as Messiahs.
But there are those who believe that the Empire does not need Messiahs...
This is the third book of the DUNE chronicles, which has captured the imagination of millions of readers around the world, opening new horizons in their perception of the future.