Before the fall of House Atreides, there was the rise of its heart.
In Dune: The Duke of Caladan, the first in the Caladan Trilogy, Leto Atreides steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight. He’s not yet the father of a messiah—he’s a quiet, principled ruler of a backwater planet, balancing loyalty to the Emperor with love for Jessica and the weight of his family’s legacy.
But ambition has consequences. As House Atreides gains influence, powerful enemies take notice. Whispers turn to plots. Trust becomes a liability.
This is the story of the man who built the foundation for Dune—and paid the price for honor in a galaxy ruled by deception.
When duty calls, how much must a good man lose?
