Buy Now, Pay Later
As low as
$1
/ mo
Learn more
- – 4-month term
- – No impact on credit
- – Instant approval decision
- – Secure and straightforward checkout
Ready to go? Add this product to your cart and select a plan during checkout.
Payment plans are offered through our trusted finance partners Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, Apple Pay, and PayTomorrow. No-credit-needed leasing options through Acima may also be available at checkout.
Learn more about financing & leasing here.
Free shipping on this product
30-day returns
Learn more
FREE refund/replacement until Jan 31, 2026
To qualify for a full refund, items must be returned in their original, unused condition. If an item is returned in a used, damaged, or materially different state, you may be granted a partial refund.
To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.
View our full returns policy here.
Availability:
In Stock.
Arrives
Thursday, Jan 8
Description
Book Five in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles—the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All Time Leto Atreides, the God Emperor of Dune, is dead. In the fifteen hundred years since his passing, the Empire has fallen into ruin. The great Scattering saw millions abandon the crumbling civilization and spread out beyond the reaches of known space. The planet Arrakis—now called Rakis—has reverted to its desert climate, and its great sandworms are dying. Now the Lost Ones are returning home in pursuit of power. And as these factions vie for control over the remnants of the Empire, a girl named Sheeana rises to prominence in the wastelands of Rakis, sending religious fervor throughout the galaxy. For she possesses the abilities of the Fremen sandriders—fulfilling a prophecy foretold by the late God Emperor.... Read more
Publisher : Ace
Publication date : June 4, 2019
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 688 pages
ISBN-10 : 0593098269
ISBN-13 : 64
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 4.19 x 1.44 x 7.5 inches
Book 5 of 6 : Dune
Frequently asked questions
If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is:
Thursday, Jan 8
Yes, absolutely! You may return this product for a full refund within 30 days of receiving it.
To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.
View our full returns policy here.
To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.
View our full returns policy here.
- Klarna Financing
- Affirm Pay in 4
- Affirm Financing
- Afterpay Financing
- PayTomorrow Financing
- Financing through Apple Pay
Learn more about financing & leasing here.
Similar Products
$8/mo*
The Hobbit And The Lord Of The Rings: Deluxe Pocket Boxed Set
$8/mo*
A Court of Thorns and Roses eBook Bundle: A 5 Book Bundle
$3/mo*
A Fate Inked in Blood: Book One of the Saga of the Unfated
![Wicked [Movie tie-in]: The Inspiration for the Major Motion Picture](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Rlj17feeL._AC_US500_.jpg)
Top Amazon Reviews
Heretics of Dune is further proof that my fifteen year old self was not equipped with the receptivity that the latter Dune books require. Beyond the fact that I remembered very little of it, reading it now is an entirely different, and far more rewarding, experience. For many years I fed off the collective opinion of these latter books, as well as my earlier reading of it, and decided they may not be worth the time. I halted my every whim to return to them. This was a mistake. No, Heretics is not Dune. It's not Dune: Messiah. It's not even God Emperor, but it is one hell of a science-fiction novel. And for mega fans of the series (I will admit to being such) it is more than worthwhile. Heretics takes place some 1,500 years after the brunt of what we read in God Emperor of Dune, and right out of the gate Herbert hits you with a boatload of tantalizing worldbuilding. This is not the universe we knew when Leto ruled, though his shadow hangs over it still... Lost Ones have begun returning from The Scattering of humankind. With this unknown factor of evolution yet to play their cards, the other forces of the universe are on edge. The Tleilaxu here feature their most prominent role in the series thus far, and we take a much deeper look at the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood (especially as they compare to the new thread of the Honored Matres). We round out our main story bits with Miles Teg, the Sisterhood's most reliable weapon, a fresh Duncan Idaho ghola, and Sheeana, a young girl on Rakis with the ability to control the sandworm Shai-hulud (or is it Shaitan...?). In true Frank Herbert fashion, the plot is dense and full of complexities that leave me desiring to start from the beginning as soon as I finish. There is always a feeling of more lying just beneath the surface; a feeling I love. He remains a master at mixing a far-future setting with Eastern mysticism and metaphysical psychedelia. The result is perhaps one of the most believable science-fiction worlds out there, and I think this stems from how seriously Frank takes his work. It is amazing how much thought, how many hidden questions and subtle answers he is still injecting into this story. The Dune universe has a depth and richness that marks Herbert's worldbuilding skills as matched by perhaps only Tolkien himself. The story of Arrakis and the peoples of its universe is one that is endlessly fascinating and complex. In a story that spans millennia, I think back on previous books with a sense of nostalgia bordering on awe; and experience the current story with the sense that there is always more to be revealed. Considering how much I enjoyed God Emperor and Heretics, I am very much looking forward to Chapterhouse after all these years. -------------- "We are not looking at a new state of matter but at a newly recognized relationship between consciousness and matter, which provides a more penetrating insight into the workings of prescience. The oracle shapes a projected inner universe to produce new external probabilities out of forces that are not understood. There is no need to understand these forces before using them to shape the physical universe. Ancient metal workers had no need to understand the molecular and submolecular complexities of their steel, bronze, copper, gold, and tin. They invented mystical powers to describe the unknown while they continued to operate their forges and wield their hammers."
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020 by Bryan Desmond
Heretics of Dune" is a captivating dive into the ever-expanding universe created by Frank Herbert. This installment is a refreshing departure, introducing new characters and concepts while maintaining the essence of the Dune series. The narrative is a compelling blend of political intrigue, mysticism, and intricate world-building. Herbert's ability to craft complex societies and explore profound themes shines once again. "Heretics of Dune" is a must-read for fans, offering a unique perspective that adds depth to the overarching saga. Short but powerful, this installment proves the Dune legacy is as dynamic as ever.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023 by Abbygale T. Abbygale T.
I loved the little details Frank Herbert puts into all 6 books. The story was smooth and really enjoyed listening to the book the narrator did such a good job. The only parts I didn't like was the bene guesuit and the gola's thing about sexual domination bothered me
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023 by rose0043
She loves the read
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024 by Robert C. Nemeth
The Dune worlds, characters and plots are rich, but can move slowly. Everything is worth repeating to an author on Peyote, so that’s why they are best as audiobooks if you aren’t as high as Herbert was.😊 I listen on 2.5 playback speed and I love ‘em.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024 by CityGardener
In Heretics of Dune, nearly 1500 years have past since Leto II's (The God Emperor) reign ended. Humanity is finally on the Golden Path that Leto II sacrificed so much for with most importantly, his humanity. Shortly after Leto II's death, his tyrannical reign began to weaken and a great many of humanity went out into the Scattering in search of populating several other planets and spreading humanity out as far as humanely possible. However, not all of those in the Scattering were grateful for what Leto II did and are now coming back bent on conquering much of the galaxy that was in place in Leto's time. Major players in this book include the Bene Gesserit, Bene Tleilaxu, a new Duncan ghola, and Miles Teg. The Bene Gesserit are the only ones that still adhere to Leto II's Golden Path for humanity. They are also faced with a rather interesting choice, do they continue to manipulate humanity and continue their breeding programs? Or do they help humanity to grow and spread outward in a future where humanity will not face certain extinction? Throughout the series, I was never a big fan of the Bene Gesserit. Yet they are major players in this book and as the reader will see towards the end, they do make the right decisions for humanity and somewhat atone for their manipulative past. A great deal of this book centers around the formerly retired military hero, Bashar Miles Teg. He is called into service once again for a very important assignment - the training of a new Duncan Idaho ghola, this time from childhood. The catch? There is something very different about this ghola that the Bene Tleilaxu have modified him with and it is the job of the Bene Gesserit and Miles Teg to find out before it is too late. At first Miles Teg doesn't appear to be that central of a character and as others have said is every bit as fun and intriguing as Paul Atreides and Leto II were. Of course, we cannot leave the Bene Tleilaxu out. After all of these years, they too wish to have their ascension to universal dominance that they have been waiting for so long for. The Bene Tleilaxu are lead by the dwarven-like Waff, their Tleilaxu master. It is his job to ensure that the Tleilaxu destroy the Sisterhood and at the very least gain a monopoly on melange, thus controlling the galaxies. Many forces are at work throughout the book as the race to prepare the ghola for the Sisterhood's grand scheming clashes with enemies from the Scattering, the Sisterhood, and the mysterious Honored Matres (whorish versions of the Bene Gesserit corrupted by the scattering). An exciting book from start to finish. I'm so glad I didn't give up on Dune for good 3 years ago. I've thoroughly thoroughly enjoyed this series and now it's onward to the final book! Chapterhouse Dune :) -Travis
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2008 by TWS
As a huge conquest for me to finally get to start reading Heretics of Dune, I was pretty disappointed when I received my paperback copy. As you can see there are scratches, dents, and scuff marks all over the cover. I understand that paperback books are much more vulnerable to getting damaged but I really don’t appreciate seeing what was suppose to be a brand new copy (on one of my fav illustrated cover series) looking like a used version that I paid full price for. With all that being said I’m not going to return it because I did get the dang thing solely for the purpose of reading it, just needed to complain about it like a true Duncan Idaho.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024 by Amazon Customer Amazon Customer