29th Century. The Interstellar Hegemony of Humans faces a terrifying threat as the mysterious Exiles gather their forces above the planet Hyperion.

Just before the war that will shake the entire galaxy erupts, seven pilgrims embark on their journey to the Time Tombs of Hyperion, home of the Shrike - a bizarre creature that seems to defy the limits of space and time. Each of the travelers narrates their personal story to their companions, seeking answers to the riddles that have defined their lives. All of them are determined to sacrifice everything to solve a mystery that will seal the fate of the universe...

The novel "Hyperion" has been honored with the Hugo and Locus awards and marks Dan Simmons' maiden voyage into a future world that combines technology with ancient religions and scientific discoveries with the mystery of human existence. A captivating odyssey, which concludes in the book "The Fall of Hyperion".