God Emperor of Dune – Frank Herbert

Set thousands of years after the events of the previous novels, the story unfolds on a transformed desert planet now ruled by the mysterious and enigmatic God Emperor, Leto II.

Leto II, the son of Paul Atreides, has become a hybrid being, part human and part sandworm, and he holds dominion over the Known Universe. As a living deity, he grapples with the burdens of prescience and the timeless struggle for power, attempting to guide humanity along a path he deems necessary for survival.

The novel explores themes of tyranny, sacrifice, and the cyclical nature of history, all against the backdrop of Leto II’s vast and intricate empire. As forces both political and mystical converge, characters must navigate the complexities of Leto’s rule, facing moral dilemmas and existential questions about the nature of power and the human condition.