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Dune Messiah

Twelve years after taking the throne, Paul rules an empire swept by a religious war carried out in his name. Old enemies and a handful of insiders plot to bring him down.

First published
1969
Pace
slow
Length
medium
Format
Standalone

Read this if you finished Dune and want the sharp, sombre follow-up about what power does to a hero.

Skip this if you want more desert adventure, since this is shorter, talkier and more of a tragedy than a sequel in spirit.

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Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Death
  • War
  • Manipulation

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