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Dune Messiah

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Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert continues the story of Paul Atreides, now Emperor of the known universe. Struggling with the burden of ruling, Paul faces conspiracies, betrayal, and the daunting responsibilities of his visions of the future. This Sci-Fi & Fantasy classic explores themes of power, destiny, and sacrifice.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic science fiction with deep political intrigue, complex character development, and thought-provoking themes. It delves into the challenges of leadership and the consequences of prophecy, providing a rich continuation of the saga in a beautifully imagined universe.

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Dune Messiah

The story begun in Frank Herbert's classic novel Dune continues with Dune Messiah, an extraordinary novel about the price of victory and the cost of war.

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Dune Messiah, the extraordinary sequel to the critically acclaimed Dune—often hailed as the greatest science fiction novel of all time—takes readers on a dramatic journey into the depths of political intrigue, betrayal, and the human spirit.

Twelve years after his triumphant victory over House Harkonnen, Paul Atreides rules as Emperor from the desert planet Arrakis, the epicentre of the universe's most coveted resource, the spice melange. However, this victory has thrown the known universe into turmoil. War has spread across the galaxies, and billions have perished. Despite his unparalleled power and influence, Paul finds himself impotent to halt the endless cycles of violence.

In this new reality, Paul grapples with the burdens of leadership. Former allies conspire against him, and even his own consort manoeuvres in the shadows. Amidst this chaos, Paul receives a seemingly benign gift from the Tleilaxu, a shadowy guild of genetic manipulators, in a desperate bid for a glimmer of peace and friendship. This decision, however, destabilises his essential support from the Fremen, the indigenous warriors of Arrakis who have been the cornerstone of his power. This loss of favour threatens the very foundation of his empire.

As political and personal tensions reach a breaking point, Paul must navigate a treacherous path where every decision could lead to ruin. His choices will determine not just his own fate, but the future of his wife, his people, and the entire universe. He faces profound dilemmas, needing to balance the precarious line between ambition and morality, love and duty, destiny and destruction.

An epic tale of the cost of victory and the harrowing price of war, Dune Messiah delves deep into the complexities of power and the human condition. Frank Herbert masterfully continues the story of Paul Atreides, exploring themes of prophecy, sacrifice, and the transcendent struggle for justice in a perilous cosmos.

Brilliant... it is all that Dune was, and maybe a little more.

-- Galaxy Magazine

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Dune Messiah continues the complex saga of Paul Atreides. It delves deeper into themes of power, religion, and humanity. While some readers find it equally compelling as its predecessor, others view it as a profound, though slightly more subdued, continuation of the epic.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473655324

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: n/a

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Frank Herbert was born in 1920. His colourful and varied career included stints as a radio news commentator and jungle survival instructor. He is best known for creating the world of DUNE, which established Frank Herbert as a master of modern science fiction. He died in 1986.

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