Product Description

It is the 29th century and the universe of the Human Hegemony is under threat. Invasion by the warlike Ousters looms, and the mysterious schemes of the secessionist AI TechnoCore bring chaos ever closer. On the eve of disaster, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set fourth on a final voyage to the legendary Time Tombs on Hyperion, home to the Shrike, a lethal creature, part god and part killing machine, whose powers transcend the limits of time and space. The pilgrims have resolved to die before discovering anyhting less than the secrets of the universe itself.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18024 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 480 pages

Synopsis
It is the 29th century and the universe of the Human Hegemony is under threat. Invasion by the warlike Ousters looms, and the mysterious schemes of the secessionist AI TechnoCore bring chaos ever closer. On the eve of disaster, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set fourth on a final voyage to the legendary Time Tombs on Hyperion, home to the Shrike, a lethal creature, part god and part killing machine, whose powers transcend the limits of time and space. The pilgrims have resolved to die before discovering anyhting less than the secrets of the universe itself.

About the Author
Dan Simmons won the World Fantasy Award for his first novel, SONG OF KALI,. inspired by his travels in India. In the 1990s he rewrote the SF rulebook with his Hyperion Cantos quartet. He has also written thrillers. Alongside his writing he maintains a career as a college lecturer in English Literature in the USA.

Customer Reviews

Best science fiction I have ever read
I can't believe "Hyperion" has not yet been reviewed. In my mind ( and several of my friends) Hyperion is the beginning of the best sci-fi series ever. It is wonderful! The first of the four, Hyperion, opens with a description of a very odd pilgrimage, and moves on to space opera. The characters are beautifully described. Each has their own short story as to why they should be there (and some of these shorts are prize-winners in their own right). I was gripped from the start. This book is epic in its scope, and magnificent in its ambition. I was forced to scour the world for the remaining 3 in the series having finished it. It combines drama, action, love, loss, and faith in one glorious blend. You will love it. The rest of the series is great too. An emotional roller coaster which will keep you gripped to the end.