Hyperion Cantos Books in Order

Dan Simmons's far-future space opera built around the pilgrim-haunted world of Hyperion and the deadly Shrike. The saga unfolds as two linked pairs of novels: the Hugo-winning Hyperion duology and its later Endymion sequel duology.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Hyperion

    Hyperion

    1989 · Dan Simmons

    As an interstellar war looms, seven pilgrims journey to the distant world of Hyperion to confront the Shrike, a lethal and inscrutable creature…

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  2. Cover of The Fall of Hyperion

    The Fall of Hyperion

    1990 · Dan Simmons

    The pilgrims reach the Time Tombs and face the Shrike as the larger conflict between humanity and the rebellious machine intelligences erupts into…

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  3. Cover of Endymion

    Endymion

    1996 · Dan Simmons

    Generations after the fall of the old interstellar order, a young man named Raul Endymion is recruited to protect a remarkable girl named Aenea, who…

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  4. Cover of The Rise of Endymion

    The Rise of Endymion

    1997 · Dan Simmons

    Aenea comes into her role as a figure whose teachings could transform humanity and topple the dominant theocratic power, while Raul continues to…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Hyperion Cantos books in?

Publication order — Dan Simmons (the author), who describes the four novels as two mutually dependent tales meant to be read in sequence; also the order widely recommended by readers Start with “Hyperion.”

How many books are in the Hyperion Cantos series?

We list 4 books by Dan Simmons , published between 1989–1997.

Where can I buy the Hyperion Cantos books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.