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Heretics Of Dune by Frank Herbert

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Book name: Heretics Of Dune (2024)
Category: Fiction
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Pages: 500 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1984, midnight
In this installment of the Dune series, the story unfolds on the desert planet of Arrakis, now a lush world, as various factions vie for control over the precious spice melange. The Bene Gesserit, a powerful sisterhood with advanced mental and physical abilities, seek to maintain their influence amidst the rise of the Honored Matres, a rival group with formidable powers. Central to the conflict is the young Duncan Idaho ghola, a resurrected version of a legendary warrior, who holds the key to the future of humanity. As political intrigue and religious fervor intertwine, the characters navigate a complex web of loyalty, power, and survival in a universe on the brink of transformation.

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Frank Herbert

Frank Herbert

6 books

Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. was an American science fiction author best known for the 1965 novel Dune and its five sequels. Though he became famous for his novels, he also wrote short stories and worked as a newspaper journalist, photographer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer.
The Dune saga, set in the distant future, and taking place over millennia, explores complex themes, such as the long-term survival of the human species, human evolution, planetary science and ecology, an… Read more