Author Frank Herbert Books in Order List [2025]

Frank Herbert is a legendary science fiction author, best known for creating the Dune universe. This page includes all of Frank Herbert’s books listed by series, popularity, and publication date.

You’ll find his most famous works, including the original Dune series, organized to help you read them in the best order. Whether you’re new to his stories or a longtime fan, this guide will help you find the perfect place to start.

🕒 Author Frank Herbert Books in Chronological Order (By Year)

Here are Frank Herbert’s books in the order they were published. This list includes his most popular novels and series, focusing on books written by Frank Herbert himself.

No.	Year	Book Title	Buy Now
1	1956	The Dragon in the Sea	>>Buy @Amazon<<
2	1959	Operation Haystack	>>Buy @Amazon<<
3	1959	Missing Link	>>Buy @Amazon<<
4	1961	Try to Remember	>>Buy @Amazon<<
5	1965	Dune	>>Buy @Amazon<<
6	1966	Destination: Void	>>Buy @Amazon<<
7	1966	The Green Brain	>>Buy @Amazon<<
8	1966	The Eyes of Heisenberg	>>Buy @Amazon<<
9	1968	The Heaven Makers	>>Buy @Amazon<<
10	1968	The Santaroga Barrier	>>Buy @Amazon<<
11	1969	Dune Messiah	>>Buy @Amazon<<
12	1969	Whipping Star	>>Buy @Amazon<<
13	1970	The Worlds of Frank Herbert	>>Buy @Amazon<<
14	1970	New World or No World	>>Buy @Amazon<<
15	1972	The Godmakers	>>Buy @Amazon<<
16	1972	Soul Catcher	>>Buy @Amazon<<
17	1973	The Book of Frank Herbert	>>Buy @Amazon<<
18	1973	Hellstrom’s Hive	>>Buy @Amazon<<
19	1975	The Best of Frank Herbert	>>Buy @Amazon<<
20	1976	Children of Dune	>>Buy @Amazon<<
21	1977	The Dosadi Experiment	>>Buy @Amazon<<
22	1977	The Best of Frank Herbert (1952-1964)	>>Buy @Amazon<<
23	1979	The Jesus Incident (with Bill Ransom)	>>Buy @Amazon<<
24	1980	Without Me You’re Nothing: The Essential Guide to Home Computers	>>Buy @Amazon<<
25	1980	Direct Descent	>>Buy @Amazon<<
26	1981	God Emperor of Dune	>>Buy @Amazon<<
27	1982	The White Plague	>>Buy @Amazon<<
28	1984	Heretics of Dune	>>Buy @Amazon<<
29	1985	Chapterhouse: Dune	>>Buy @Amazon<<

🌟 Author Frank Herbert Books by Popularity

Here are Frank Herbert’s books ranked from most popular to least. This order is based on fan favorites, star ratings, and cultural impact.

No.	Year	Book Title	Star Ratings
1	1965	Dune	★★★★★
2	1969	Dune Messiah	★★★★☆
3	1976	Children of Dune	★★★★☆
4	1981	God Emperor of Dune	★★★★☆
5	1984	Heretics of Dune	★★★★☆
6	1985	Chapterhouse: Dune	★★★★☆
7	1973	Hellstrom’s Hive	★★★★☆
8	1977	The Dosadi Experiment	★★★★☆
9	1966	The Eyes of Heisenberg	★★★★☆
10	1982	The White Plague	★★★★☆

📚 Author Frank Herbert Books by Series Order

Here you’ll find Frank Herbert’s books grouped by series. This helps you read each story in the best order.

📚 Dune Series (Original by Frank Herbert)

Dune
Dune Messiah
Children of Dune
God Emperor of Dune
Heretics of Dune
Chapterhouse: Dune

📚 Pandora Sequence (with Bill Ransom)

Destination: Void
The Jesus Incident
The Lazarus Effect
The Ascension Factor

📚 ConSentiency Universe

Whipping Star
The Dosadi Experiment

📖Companion Books

The Dragon in the Sea
The Green Brain
The Eyes of Heisenberg
The Heaven Makers
The Santaroga Barrier
The Godmakers
Soul Catcher
Hellstrom’s Hive
The White Plague
Direct Descent

📖 Standalone Books

Operation Haystack
Missing Link
Try to Remember
The Worlds of Frank Herbert
New World or No World
The Book of Frank Herbert
The Best of Frank Herbert
The Best of Frank Herbert (1952-1964)

Without Me You’re Nothing: The Essential Guide to Home Computers

✅ Final Thoughts

Frank Herbert’s books are perfect for readers who love epic science fiction, deep world-building, and thought-provoking stories. If you’re new to his work, start with the “Dune” series, as it’s his most famous and loved by fans everywhere.

Fans of Frank Herbert may also enjoy books by Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke. Happy reading!