He won the empire. Now he has to survive it.
Paul of Dune bridges the gap between Dune and Dune Messiah, chronicling the rise—and unraveling—of Paul Muad’Dib’s reign. With the Fremen legions at his command, Paul launches a jihad that spreads like wildfire across the galaxy. But conquest comes with consequences.
Old enemies resurface. Trusted allies falter. The Bene Gesserit and Shaddam’s loyalists lurk in the shadows, plotting Paul’s fall. As battles rage and politics sour, Paul begins to question everything—his prophecy, his leadership, even himself.
Can a messiah remain human when the universe demands a god?
Filled with brutal warfare, intrigue, and emotional turmoil, Paul of Dune reveals the personal cost of power—and what happens when a savior fears becoming a tyrant.