'Sets the standard for SF in the new century' Peter F. Hamilton 'Beautifully written, chock full of literary references, grand scenery and fascinating characters, this book represents Simmons at his best' Publishers Weekly 10,000 copies sold in its trade editions The long-awaited new SF epic from the author of Hyperion An intelligent and highly literate SF take on Greek mythology The Hyperion series is credited with reviving space opera Dan Simmons is an award-winning bestseller author A cutting-edge space opera for the 21st century from the Hugo Award-winning author who re-invigorated SF in t

Dan Simmons won the World Fantasy Award for his first novel, SONG OF KALI,. inspired by his travels in India. In the 1990s he rewrote the SF rulebook with his Hyperion Cantos quartet. He has also written thrillers. Alongside his writing he maintains a career as a college lecturer in English Literature in the USA.