**”Dune” by Frank Herbert** is a seminal science fiction epic set in a distant future where noble families vie for control of the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the valuable spice melange. The story follows Paul Atreides, a young noble whose family is entrusted with the stewardship of Arrakis. As political intrigue, betrayal, and conflict unfold, Paul discovers his destiny is intertwined with the planet’s mystical and ecological secrets. “Dune” explores themes of power, religion, and survival, and is renowned for its intricate world-building and complex characters.