Book Three in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles--the Bestselling Science
Fiction Adventure of All Time The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto
and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad'Dib, disappeared
in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. Like their father, the
twins possess supernormal abilities--making them valuable to their
manipulative aunt Alia, who rules the Empire in the name of House Atreides.
Facing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Alia's 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 twins' prophetic visions, she can maintain control over her
dynasty. But Leto and Ghanima have their own plans for their visions--and
their destinies....