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Hyperion Cantos

by Dan Simmons

5 books Started 1989 Latest 1999
Publication Reading Order

The Hyperion Cantos is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Dan Simmons, made up of 5 books published between 1989 and 1999. It begins with Hyperion (1989), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Orphans of the Helix (Short Story) (1999), spanning 10 years of storytelling.

5books
10years active
2decades
~2.5yrs between books
1999latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Hyperion 🏆 Hugo Award 1990🏆 Locus Award 1990Arthur C. Clarke Award 1992British Science Fiction Association Award 1992SF Chronicle Award 1990BSFA Award for Best Novel 1990Full award history → 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
2 The Fall of Hyperion 🏆 Locus Award 1991🏆 British Science Fiction Association Award 1991🏆 SF Chronicle Award 1991🏆 BSFA Award for Best Novel 1991Hugo Award 1991Nebula Award 1991Nebula Award 1990Full award history → 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Endymion Locus Award 1997Full award history → 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Rise of Endymion 🏆 Locus Award 1998Hugo Award 1998Full award history → 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Orphans of the Helix (Short Story)Latest 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Hyperion Cantos series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Hyperion Cantos series?

Start with Hyperion (1989), the first book in the Hyperion Cantos series by Dan Simmons. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Hyperion Cantos series?

There are 5 books in the Hyperion Cantos series by Dan Simmons, published between 1989 and 1999.

What is the first book in the Hyperion Cantos series?

The first book in the Hyperion Cantos series is Hyperion, published in 1989 by Dan Simmons.

What is the latest book in the Hyperion Cantos series?

The most recent book in the Hyperion Cantos series is Orphans of the Helix (Short Story) (1999) by Dan Simmons.

Dan Simmons (born April 4, 1948) is an American science fiction and horror writer. He is the author of the *Hyperion Cantos* and the *Ilium*/*Olympos* cycles, among other works which span the science fiction, horror, and fantasy genres, sometimes within a single novel. A typical example of Simmons' intermingling of genres is *Song of Kali* (1985), winner of the World Fantasy Award. He also writes mysteries and thrillers, some of which feature the continuing character Joe Kurtz.

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