by Dan Simmons (Author)
It is the 29th century and the universe of the Human Hegemony is under threat. Invasion by the warlike Ousters looms, and the mysterious schemes of the secessionist AI TechnoCore bring chaos ever closer. On the eve of disaster, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set fourth on a final voyage to the legendary Time Tombs on Hyperion, home to the Shrike, a lethal creature, part god and part killing machine, whose powers transcend the limits of time and space. The pilgrims have resolved to die before discovering anyhting less than the secrets of the universe itself.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 480
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 02 Aug 2007
ISBN 10: 0575081147
ISBN 13: 9780575081147
Book Overview: Tomorrow's landmark SF, here now with sensational new cover designs 'Truly astonishing' Iain M. Banks Winner of the Hugo Award A unique blend of vast canvas SF adventure and literary allusion A perennial bestseller ever since first publication The book that launched the multi-talented Dan Simmons' SF career Massive critical acclaim 'Unfailingly inventive ... bears comparison with FOUNDATION and DUNE' New York Times The bestselling success of ILIUM has alerted a whole new audience to Dan Simmons