Endymion
(Author) Dan SimmonsTwo hundred and seventy-four years after the fall of the WorldWeb in Fall of Hyperion, Raoul Endymion is sent on a quest. Retrieving Aenea from the Sphinx before the Church troops reach her is only the beginning. With help from a blue-skinned android named A. Bettik, Raoul and Aenea travel the river Tethys, pursued by Father Captain Frederico DeSoya, an influential warrior-priest and his troops. The shrike continues to make enigmatic appearances, and while many questions were raised in Hyperion and Fall of Hyperion, still more are raised here. Raoul's quest will continue.
Dan Simmons
Dan Simmons is an American author known for his science fiction and horror novels. His most famous work is the novel "Hyperion," which blends elements of epic poetry with futuristic technology. Simmons' literary style is characterized by rich world-building, intricate plots, and philosophical themes. He has made significant contributions to the genre of speculative fiction.