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Dune books in order
There are 6 books in Dune. The latest, Chapterhouse: Dune, came out in 1985, and Frank Herbert hasn't announced another one yet.
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Release information last checked 26 October 2026.
Dune books in order
1965Book 1Dune
1965Book 2Dune Messiah
1975Book 3Children of Dune
1981Book 4God Emperor of Dune
1984Book 5Heretics of Dune
1985Book 6Chapterhouse: Dune
Companion stories
2006CompanionDune: Part I
2006CompanionHunters of Dune
What Dune is about
From the description of Dune, the first book.
Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for... When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction of Paul’s family will set the boy on a journey toward a destiny greater than he could ever have imagined. And as he evolves into the mysterious man known as Muad’Dib, he will bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream.
Dune at a glance
- Author
- Frank Herbert
- Books published
- 6
- Companion stories
- 2
- Still to come
- None announced yet
- First book published
- 1965
Questions readers ask
Is there going to be another Dune book?
Frank Herbert hasn't announced one yet. If a new Dune book is announced, AuthorPing will let you know.
How many books are in Dune?
6 books have been published in Dune so far, plus 2 companion stories.
What order should I read Dune in?
Read the main books in order: 1. Dune, 2. Dune Messiah, 3. Children of Dune, 4. God Emperor of Dune, 5. Heretics of Dune, 6. Chapterhouse: Dune. The 2 companions can be read alongside them.
Is Dune finished?
Frank Herbert hasn't announced another Dune book, so it may be finished. Series do come back, though, and AuthorPing will let you know if a new one is announced.
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