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Hyperion Cantos books in order
There are 4 books in Hyperion Cantos. The latest, The Rise of Endymion, came out in 1997, and Dan Simmons hasn't announced another one yet.
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Release information last checked 26 October 2026.
Hyperion Cantos books in order
1989Book 1Hyperion
1987Book 2The Fall of Hyperion
1996Book 3Endymion
1997Book 4The Rise of Endymion
Companion stories
1995CompanionLa Chute d'Hypérion 2
1995CompanionEndymion 1
1997CompanionL'Éveil d'Endymion 1
1996CompanionL'Éveil d'Endymion II
1999CompanionOrphans of the Helix
What Hyperion Cantos is about
From the description of Hyperion, the first book.
In the 29th century, the Hegemony of Man comprises hundreds of planets connected by farcaster portals. The Hegemony maintains an uneasy alliance with the TechnoCore, a civilisation of AIs. Modified humans known as Ousters live in space stations between stars and are engaged in conflict with the Hegemony. Numerous "Outback" planets have no farcasters and cannot be accessed without incurring significant time dilation. One of these planets is Hyperion, home to structures known as the Time Tombs, which are moving backwards in time and guarded by a legendary creature known as the Shrike. On the eve of an Ouster invasion of Hyperion, a final pilgrimage to the Time Tombs has been organized. The pilgrims decide that they will each tell their tale of how they were chosen for the pilgrimage.
Hyperion Cantos at a glance
- Author
- Dan Simmons
- Books published
- 4
- Companion stories
- 5
- Still to come
- None announced yet
- First book published
- 1987
Questions readers ask
Is there going to be another Hyperion Cantos book?
Dan Simmons hasn't announced one yet. If a new Hyperion Cantos book is announced, AuthorPing will let you know.
How many books are in Hyperion Cantos?
4 books have been published in Hyperion Cantos so far, plus 5 companion stories.
What order should I read Hyperion Cantos in?
Read the main books in order: 1. Hyperion, 2. The Fall of Hyperion, 3. Endymion, 4. The Rise of Endymion. The 5 companions can be read alongside them.
Is Hyperion Cantos finished?
Dan Simmons hasn't announced another Hyperion Cantos book, so it may be finished. Series do come back, though, and AuthorPing will let you know if a new one is announced.
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