The novel is science fiction fantasy authored by Frank Herbert and is the second in the Dune series which has the same title. The book was first published in 1969 and this is the second in the series of the books following on from “Dune”. The sequel to the series is Paul Atreides who is the Emperor of the Known Universe and the difficulties which is face when ruling along with political problems with the houses which he overthrew when he became the Emperor. This book has been applauded for the complex though highly interlinked events, a good story, and well developed characters.