The secrets of the desert run deep in this pivotal collection from the expanded <Dune< universe!

Dive into two thrilling standalone stories exploring the myth and legacy of Shadout Mapes and her son, Samos!

From covert sabotage of the Harkonnen&rsquo;s spice operation to a daring Fremen-led assault, this thrilling saga spans generations of rebellion fueled by honor, vengeance, and the fury of Shai-Hulud itself.

Award-winning authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson are joined by returning series artists Simone Ragazzoni (<Dune: House Harkonnen<), Andrea Scalmazzi and Francesco Mazzoli (<Dune: House Corrino<) to bring another corner of the <Dune< universe to life in this essential hardcover.

Collects< Dune: Edge of a Crysknife: Hiding Among Harkonnens <#1 and< Dune: Edge of a Crysknife: Rage of Shai-Hulud <#1.

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Brian Herbert is the son of legendary science fiction author Frank Herbert and has written the definitive biography of him, Dreamer of Dune, a finalist for the Hugo Award. Brian has also written many highly imaginative novels, including the Timeweb trilogy, the ecological fantasy Ocean (with his wife, Jan), The Little Green Book of Chairman Rahma, The Unborn, and The Assassination of Billy Jeeling. His earlier acclaimed novels include The Stolen Gospels, Sudanna Sudanna, and Sidney’s Comet, as well as Man of Two Worlds (written with his father). Brian has collaborated on many novels in the Dune series with Kevin J. Anderson, all of which became international bestsellers, and they also wrote the Hellhole trilogy together. They recently completed the novel Dune: The Heir of Caladan for Tor, and are also collaborating on the definitive graphic novel adaption of the novel Dune, as well as an exciting new adaptation of their collaborative novel, Dune: House Atreides, for BOOM! Studios. Brian also co-manages the legacy of Frank Herbert and is an executive producer of the new motion picture Dune and the forthcoming TV series Dune: The Sisterhood. He and his wife live in Seattle, Washington.

Kevin J. Anderson has published more than 175 books, 58 of which have been national or international bestsellers. He has written numerous novels in the Star Wars, X-Files, and Dune universes, as well as unique steampunk fantasy trilogy beginning with Clockwork Angels, written with legendary rock drummer Neil Peart. His original works include the Saga of Seven Suns series, the Wake the Dragon and Terra Incognita fantasy trilogies, the Saga of Shadows trilogy, and his humorous horror series featuring Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. He has edited numerous anthologies, written comics and games, and the lyrics to two rock CDs. Anderson is the director of the graduate program in Publishing at Western Colorado University. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta are the publishers of WordFire Press. His most recent novels are Clockwork Destiny, Gods and Dragons, Dune: The Heir of Caladan(with Brian Herbert), and Slushpile Memories: How NOT to Get Rejected.

Fran Galán does not remember his life without a pencil in his hand. Though he studied art in school, he considers himself self-taught. In 2014, he met El Torres, and created several covers and illustrations for his company, Amigo Comics. Additionally, he contributed to The Forest of Suicides. He lives in Seville, Spain.