The Fall of Hyperion (novel)

"The Fall of Hyperion" is a science fiction novel written by Dan Simmons, published in 1990. It is the second book in Simmons' Hyperion Cantos series, following "Hyperion." The story continues the intricate narrative structure established in the first novel, weaving together multiple perspectives and timelines. Set in a distant future, the plot revolves around a group of pilgrims traveling to the distant world of Hyperion, where they seek to confront a mysterious and powerful entity known as the Shrike.