Dune Messiah is the extraordinary sequel to Dune, the greatest science fiction novel of all time. Twelve years after his victory over House Harkonnen, Paul Atreides rules Arrakis as emperor – and his victory has had profound consequences. War has been brought to the entire known universe, and billions have already perished. Despite having become the most powerful emperor known to history, Paul is powerless to bring an end to the fighting. As former allies conspire to dethrone Paul and even his own consort acts against him, Paul accepts a gift from the Tleilaxu, a guild of genetic manipulators, hoping to find a single spark of peace and friendship despite the burdens of his position. But this act undermines Paul’s support from the Fremen. his own people. As matters continue to escalate, Paul will be forced to choose between his throne, his wife, his people and his future – and the future of the entire universe.