Dune Messiah - Dune, Bk 2 Author:Frank Herbert Paul Atreides, genetically bred and trained to become the leader of his planet, is still subject to human frailties. The second book of the series. In 1965, Frank Herbert published Dune. After it was heralded as a masterpiece of science fiction, he wrote the briefer Dune Messiah in 1969, concentrating eponymously on Paul Atreides, and the... more »n, sensing the sales potential, added sequels. They were continued by his son, culminating in the just published finale, Sandworms of Dune. « less