Nine years have passed since the birth of Paul’s children—twins Leto II and Ghanima Atreides. The Empire is effectively ruled by Muad’Dib’s sister—Alia. The Corrino family dreams of the return of the Imperial Throne. Lady Jessica, Paul’s mother, fears that the twins, like Alia, having had memories of their ancestors’ lives since birth, may lose control of their inner lives and become possessed.
A multitude of dangers—both internal and external—surround every participant in this political game. And when it comes to human life, when death threatens your loved ones and yourself, it’s hard to resist using mystical superpowers—higher-order powers available only to you. When the fate of humankind is in your hands, you have to sacrifice your own destiny and choose the Path that will allow you to correct the mistakes of others. The Golden Path.