Heretics of Dune

Heretics of Dune reboots the energy of the series, injecting it with high-octane action, sexual politics, and military strategy. Herbert shifts the focus in a meaningful way toward the Bene Gesserit, fleshing out their methodology and survival instincts in a hostile universe. The introduction of the Honored Matres gives a terrifying foil to the Bene Gesserit, representing power without discipline. The novel feels faster and more modern than the previous entries, yet it retains the deep ecological and genetic themes. The result is a thrilling expansion that shows how the universe has evolved - and devolved - in the wake of the God Emperor’s reign.

Frank Herbert (1920–1986) was an American science fiction author. His background in journalism and ecology heavily influenced his writing. Dune is the world's best-selling science fiction novel and won both the Hugo and Nebula awards.