Dune Messiah
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Chapter Book · Ages 18–+ · 1969 · Est. 6.5 hour read

Dune Messiah

By Frank Herbert

Part of the Dune series

An emperor's power is threatened by betrayal and a looming personal danger.

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283 pages· 72,258 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Paul Atreides, the Emperor of the universe, wields immense power but faces treacherous political enemies and a conspiracy within his own ranks. As House Atreides crumbles, the real danger targets his beloved Chani and their unborn heir. Can Paul navigate the deadly intrigue and protect his legacy, or will his empire fall to ruin? Discover the gripping continuation of his saga in a world where power and loyalty are tested at every turn.

From the publisher

Book Two in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles–the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All Time Dune Messiah continues the story of Paul Atreides, better known–and feared–as the man christened Muad’Dib. As Emperor of the known universe, he possesses more power than a single man was ever meant to wield. Worshipped as a religious icon by the fanatical Fremen, Paul faces the enmity of the political houses he displaced when he assumed the throne–and a conspiracy conducted within his own sphere of influence. And even as House Atreides begins to crumble around him from the machinations of his enemies, the true threat to Paul comes to his lover, Chani, and the unborn heir to his family’s dynasty…

At a glance
Format
Pages
283
Words
72,258
Reading age
18–99+
Audience
Adult
Lexile
~888L
Themes & topics
Books about epic talesBooks about life on other planets (extraterrestrial life)Books about conspiraciesBooks about religion and mythBooks about family legacy
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~U
AR points
11
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
79164
Publication
Published
July 7, 2020
First published
July 1, 1969
Publisher
Ace
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593201732

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