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.
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Buy on Amazon1989 · 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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Buy on Amazon1990 · 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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Buy on Amazon1996 · 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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Buy on Amazon1997 · 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.