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Hyperion Cantos books in order A series by Dan Simmons

The Hyperion Cantos series by Dan Simmons has 5 books, from Hyperion (Jun 1989) to Orphans of the Helix (May 1999). Read it in order, starting with Hyperion.

Reading order: 1 Hyperion (1989) · 2 The Fall of Hyperion (1990) · 3 Endymion (1996) · 4 The Rise of Endymion (1997) · Orphans of the Helix (1999)

Updated September 2026

All 5 Hyperion Cantos books in order

  1. 1.

    Hyperion (Jun 1989)

    481 pages★ 4.2 (156 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    The Fall of Hyperion (Mar 1990)

    561 pages★ 4.0 (59 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    Endymion (Jan 1996)

    588 pages★ 3.9 (30 ratings)

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  4. 4.

    The Rise of Endymion (Sep 1997)

    600 pages★ 4.0 (21 ratings)

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  5. Orphans of the Helix (May 1999)

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Hyperion Cantos FAQ

How many Hyperion Cantos books are there?
There are 5 Hyperion Cantos books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Hyperion Cantos books in?
In publication order, starting with Hyperion (Jun 1989): 1 Hyperion (1989) · 2 The Fall of Hyperion (1990) · 3 Endymion (1996) · 4 The Rise of Endymion (1997) · Orphans of the Helix (1999).
What is the first Hyperion Cantos book?
Hyperion (Jun 1989).
What is the latest Hyperion Cantos book?
Orphans of the Helix (May 1999).
Is the Hyperion Cantos series finished?
There have been no new Hyperion Cantos books since 1999; Dan Simmons died in 2026.
Did Dan Simmons write other series?
Yes: Seasons of Horror and Joe Kurtz.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.