The Rise of EndymionDan Simmons Dan SimmonsLabel: GollanczDescription: Multiple-award-winning science fiction master Dan Simmons concludes the renowned Hyperion Cantos with this magnificent 'full-blooded action novel' (New York Times).The time of reckoning has arrived. As a final genocidal Crusade threatens to enslave humanity forever a new messiah has come of age. She is Aenea and she has undergone a strange apprenticeship to those known as the Others. Now her protector Raul Endymion one-time shepherd and convicted murderer must help her deliver her startling message to her growing army of disciples. But first they must embark on a final spectacular mission to discover the underlying meaning of the universe itself. They have been followed on their journey by the mysterious Shrike - monster angel killing machine - who is about to reveal the long-held secret of its origin and purpose. And on the planet of Hyperion where the story first began the final revelation will be delivered - an apocalyptic message that unlocks the secrets of existence and the fate of humankind in the galaxy.Readers love Hyperion where the story first began:'One of the best epic old mythology and literature inspired mindblowing amazingly ingeniously written space operas' Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'The scope of imagination wordplay and critical analysis of humankind is astounding . . . this is a story-driven narrative and the stories that we're given are well worth the entry into a brave new unfamiliar world' Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Hyperion has that indescribable almost Lovecraftian terror dread and brooding present throughout' Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Combine the artful poetry of John Keats with a science fiction retelling of the Canterbury Tales . . . what you have is Hyperion. A masterpiece of literature' Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A science fiction classic . . . If you count yourself a SF fan you need to read this. If you just want to read a damn good book this is also for you' Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
