On the eve of Armageddon seven pilgrims embark on a journey to Hyperion to make a request from Shrike – a powerful robotic creature feared...

On the eve of Armageddon seven pilgrims embark on a journey to Hyperion to make a request from Shrike – a powerful robotic creature feared by some, worshipped by others. Echoing the structure of The Canterbury Tales, the narrative consists of each pilgrim’s story and won the 1990 Hugo Award for best novel.