This is the story of the distant future of humanity as they vie for the power of Spice, the substance which has fueled humanities conquest of the stars. The spice world of Arrakis now passes from the Harkonnens to House Atreides, two houses that are ancient enemies of a thousand years. Leto, head of house Atreides, knows this appointment is surely a trap for the Emperor is envious of his growing influence. Yet for honour he goes anyway. 

Leto, unknowingly, has set in motion what will be one of the most absolute and terryfing rises to power the universe has ever witnessed. For his son, Paul Atreides, is the Kwatz Haderach – a mystical figure brought into creation by the Bene Gesserit who is foretold to have the ability to look into time itself and use the power of The Voice. 

This is a belief shared by the Freman of Arrakis who have long awaited Pauls arrival in a prophecy planted by the Bene Gesserit. Little do they know that Paul will lead them to the most brutal and bloody war ever fought. All of it beginning on Arrakis, the home world of The Freman – Dune.

Dennis Vellause first half of the adaption of Frank Herberts award winning novel can at times feel slow. Until it gathers pace, then