by Dan Simmons
First published 1997
Raul Endymion stands guard over Aenea, the young woman who may be humanity's last hope. A genocidal Crusade sweeps across the galaxy, threatening to chain humanity forever. Aenea has learned from the mysterious Others and now commands growing legions of followers. She carries a message that could change everything, but first she and Raul must complete one last mission to uncover the universe's deepest truths. The Shrike stalks them across worlds, part monster and part angel, a killing machine whose true nature remains hidden. On Hyperion, where this saga began, the final secrets will emerge. Aenea's revelation will expose the meaning of existence itself and determine whether humanity survives or falls. Raul, once a simple shepherd turned convicted killer, must help her reach that moment of truth.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Hyperion, Galaxy
Period: Future
600 pages · Paperback · Headline