Set nearly two decades after seizing control of the Imperium, Paul Atreides now rules the known universe as a ruthless Padishah Emperor. As a brutal holy war rages across the galaxy in his name, political plots and terrifying new threats emerge from old allies and hidden factions alike. Haunted by dark visions of imperial collapse, Paul is drawn into a sweeping conspiracy that places his long-lost love, Chani, at its very center. As a massive rebellion brews and enemies close in from all sides, the antihero emperor must confront the true cost of his ultimate power and decide the fate of those he loves most.