With Dune: House Atreides, Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson rewarded the legions of fans who thought the final tale of their beloved saga had been told, penning not just a New York Times bestseller, but an instant classic. It was no small feat to follow that success with Dune: House Harkonnen, the rare sequel that was as well-received as its predecessor & was named a New York Times Notable Book. Now, continuing to work from Frank Herbert's extensive outlines, journals, & notes from brainstorming sessions, these authors have crafted DUNE: HOUSE CORRINO, the third novel in this trilogy of prequels. Here fans will see how the rivalry began between Duke Leto of House Atreides & Baron Vladimir of House Harkonnen. The actions that made heroes of Duncan Idaho & Gurney Halleck. The events surrounding the birth of Jessica's first child, Paul. And the desperate decisions that created one of the universe's most hated tyrants: Padishah Emperor Shaddam Corrino.