God Emperor Of Dune

More than three thousand years have passed since the events depicted in Dune. The tumultuous histories of the desert planet Arrakis and its people are distant memories, scattered like sand across the ages. In this fascinating continuation, the grotesque and enigmatic figure of Leto Atreides, the son of the legendary Paul Muad'Dib, reigns supreme as the virtually immortal God Emperor. Leto's transformation into a hybrid of human and sandworm has prolonged his life and imbued him with extraordinary powers, making him a solitary link to a bygone era.

As the God Emperor, Leto possesses a prescient understanding of the future and the agonising burden of knowledge that grips him. He foresees the stagnation and eventual demise of humanity unless drastic measures are taken. To prevent this bleak future, Leto embarks on a ceaseless quest to cultivate new qualities within his species, ensuring their survival and evolution.

Throughout his reign, Leto ruthlessly manipulates the political and social structures of his universe, imposing harsh conditions to shape a predestined path. His grand vision, known as the "Golden Path," aims to safeguard humanity but demands unimaginable sacrifices. In a compelling twist of fate, Leto realises that to achieve his ultimate aim, he must also orchestrate his own downfall, laying the foundation for a future he will not live to see.

Read the series which inspired the Academy Award-winning and jaw-dropping cinematic events Dune: Part One (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024). A science fiction spectacular like no other, this is a deeply climate conscious novel, and a compelling family saga for the ages.

Dune Reading Order:

Dune

Dune Messiah

Children of Dune

God Emperor of Dune

Heretics of Dune

Chapterhouse Dune