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Dune Books in Order

by Frank Herbert

On the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the universe's most valuable substance, noble houses scheme and a messianic figure rises.

About the series

Frank Herbert's Dune is the bestselling science-fiction novel ever written, set on the desert planet Arrakis — the only source of the universe's most valuable substance, the spice melange. The series follows the rise of Paul Atreides as a messianic figure to the planet's native Fremen, and the millennia-long consequences of that rise.

Recommended reading order

Read Frank Herbert's six original novels in publication order. The many Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson prequels and sequels are not required reading and divide longtime fans — newcomers are strongly advised to read the original six first and only then decide whether they want more.

Reading order

6 books · Complete

  1. #2

    Dune Messiah

    1969

  2. #3

    Children of Dune

    1976

  3. #4

    God Emperor of Dune

    1981

  4. #5

    Heretics of Dune

    1984

  5. #6

    Chapterhouse: Dune

    1985