Hyperion is a science fiction novel written by Dan Simmons. Set in a future where humanity has spread across the galaxy, the story follows a group of pilgrims who are traveling to the mysterious planet of Hyperion. Each pilgrim has their own reason for making the journey, and as their stories unfold, they become intertwined with a space war between human factions and the enigmatic Shrike. Hyperion is a richly detailed and complex novel that combines elements of space opera, time travel, and mythology.