Dune book 2 · 1969
Dune Messiah
Twelve years later, Paul is emperor, and a holy war fought in his name has spread across the universe. A conspiracy forms against him, and he sees where his visions are leading.
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Book facts
- Author
- Frank Herbert
- Series
- Dune, book 2 of 6
- Published
- 1969
- Setting
- Set in Arrakis
- Characters charted
- 5
- Chart confidence
- High
Dune Messiah on screen
- Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003, miniseries, Sci Fi Channel). Adapting the second and third novels, with a young James McAvoy as Leto.
- Dune: Part Three (2026, film, Cinema). Villeneuve’s adaptation of Dune Messiah, set years after the events of Part Two.
Who is in Dune Messiah
5 recurring or key characters from Frank Herbert’s chart.
Lead 1
- Paul AtreidesDucal heir who becomes Muad'DibAlso in books by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Major 4
- ChaniFremen woman, Paul's partnerAlso in books by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
- Alia AtreidesPaul's sisterAlso in books by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
- Duncan IdahoSwordmaster of House AtreidesAlso in books by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
- StilgarFremen leaderAlso in books by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson