Dune Messiah

The extraordinary sequel to Dune; the greatest science fiction novel of all time. Twelve years after his victory over House Harkonnen; Paul Atreides rules as emperor from the desert planet Arrakis - but his victory has had profound consequences. War has been brought to the entire known universe; and billions have already perished. Despite having become the most powerful emperor known to history; Paul is powerless to bring an end to the fighting. While former allies conspire to dethrone Paul and even his own consort acts against him; Paul accepts a gift from the Tleilaxu; a guild of genetic manipulators; hoping to find a single spark of peace and friendship amidst the betrayal and chaos. But this act undermines Pauls support from the Fremen; his own people. the Fremen are the true source of Pauls power; losing them is the one thing that could truly topple his empire. As matters escalate; Paul will be forced to chose between his throne; his wife; his people and his future - and the future of the entire universe. An epic novel of the cost of victory . . . and the price of war. Brilliant . . . it is all that Dune was; and maybe a little more. Galaxy Magazine