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...