“Even silent foes of barbarians would cheer when they could or would be dumb when asked by Honoured Matres to supply information about the hunted. Victims and potential victims would not see things Honoured Matres needed to know. Respond with massive ignorance when that is your only weapon. Silence was a sharp sword when forged by brutality.”
This novel is a prequel to Frank Herbert's classic 'Dune,' delving into the origins of the spice and the rise of the Fremen. It intertwines complex political intrigue with a rich tapestry of religious and ecological ideas. more
Frank Herbert, born on October 8, 1920, was an influential science fiction author from the United States. His masterpiece 'Dune' is considered a classic in the science fiction genre and has had a profound impact on literature and society. more