Ilium/Olympos Books in Order
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Ilium/Olympos is a two-part science fiction series by Dan Simmons, set on a transformed Earth and the Martian volcano Olympos Mons, where ancient gods and modern characters intersect. The series draws on classical literature, incorporating elements from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, as well as works by Shakespeare and others, blending myth with futuristic storytelling. It explores themes of fate, power, and the interplay between ancient and modern narratives through the perspectives of both divine and human figures.
Ilium/Olympos was first published in 2003.
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Dan Simmons
Ilium is a 2003 novel by Dan Simmons, the first book of a two-part epic from the author of the Hyperion Cantos. From Olympos Mons on Mars, Zeus and…
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2005 · Dan Simmons
Olympos is a science fiction novel by American writer Dan Simmons, published in 2005. It is the final book in the Ilium/Olympos series, following the…
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Read them in publication order, starting with “Ilium”. Start with “Ilium.”
How many books are in the Ilium/Olympos series?
We list 2 books by Dan Simmons , published between 2003–2005.
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