BookBingeHyperion Cantos Books in Order
The short answer
Dan Simmons · 4 books
- How many books?
- There are 4 books in the Hyperion Cantos series, published 1989–1997.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with The Rise of Endymion (1997).
- Where to start
- Start with Hyperion (1989).
About 2,200 pages — roughly 40 hours of reading
A Canterbury Tales-inspired space opera where seven pilgrims travel to meet a god-like killer called the Shrike.
Here is the complete Hyperion Cantos reading order — all 4 books by Dan Simmons, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- HyperionSeven pilgrims tell their stories as they journey to the Time Tombs to confront the Shrike.1989481 pages
- The Fall of HyperionThe Shrike's prophecy plays out as interstellar war erupts around Hyperion.1990561 pages
- EndymionA shepherd named Raul Endymion is tasked with protecting the chosen one, Aenea.1996588 pages
- The Rise of EndymionThe final confrontation with the Pax Church and the AI TechnoCore.1997600 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Hyperion Cantos books are there?
There are 4 books in the Hyperion Cantos series by Dan Simmons, from Hyperion (1989) to The Rise of Endymion (1997). Together they run to about 2,200 pages.
Is the Hyperion Cantos series finished?
Yes. Dan Simmons completed the series with The Rise of Endymion in 1997; all 4 books are out now.
What is the first Hyperion Cantos book?
Hyperion (1989) is book one, at 481 pages. Seven pilgrims tell their stories as they journey to the Time Tombs to confront the Shrike.
Should I read the Hyperion Cantos series in publication order?
Yes. For the Hyperion Cantos series, reading order and publication order are the same — Hyperion (1989) through The Rise of Endymion (1997).
How long does it take to read all Hyperion Cantos books?
About 2,200 pages across 4 books — roughly 40 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Rise of Endymion (600 pages); the shortest is Hyperion (481 pages).