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

    1991 · Dan Simmons

    In the 29th century, the Hegemony of Man's uneasy alliance with the AI TechnoCore is strained as the Ousters prepare to invade Hyperion, home to the…

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  2. Cover of The Fall of Hyperion

    The Fall of Hyperion

    1993 · Dan Simmons

    On the world called Hyperion, beyond the law of the Hegemony of Man, the creature called the Shrike waits in the Valley of the Time Tombs. On the eve…

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  3. Cover of Endymion

    Endymion

    1996 · Dan Simmons

    Endymion is the third science fiction novel by American writer Dan Simmons, first published in 1996. It is part of the Hyperion Cantos universe and…

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  4. Cover of The Rise of Endymion

    The Rise of Endymion

    1999 · Dan Simmons

    Rise of Endymion is a 1997 novel by Dan Simmons, the final volume in a multifaceted series on the far future. After a prolonged decline, the Catholic…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Hyperion Cantos books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Hyperion”. Start with “Hyperion.”

How many books are in the Hyperion Cantos series?

We list 5 books by Dan Simmons , published between 1991–1999.

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.