Dan Simmons
Biography
Dan Simmons is a highly acclaimed author known for his science fiction work, particularly the award-winning Hyperion Cantos series. Born in Peoria, Illinois in 1948, Simmons earned a Masters in Education from Washington University in St. Louis before pursuing a career as a teacher. However, his passion for writing led him to transition to a full-time author in 1987. Over the course of his career, Simmons has received numerous accolades for his work, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Awards. His Hyperion Cantos series, which includes four novels, is hailed for its imaginative world-building, intricate plotlines, and philosophical themes. In addition to the Hyperion Cantos, Simmons has written a wide range of other books across various genres, including horror, fantasy, and historical fiction. His diverse body of work has cemented his reputation as a versatile and talented author in the science fiction community. Dan Simmons continues to write and captivate readers with his engaging storytelling and thought-provoking ideas.
Standalone Novels
Individual novels by Dan Simmons not part of a series
- A Winter Haunting
- Caida de Hyperion, La
- Carrion Comfort
- Children of the Night
- Darwin's Blade
- Darwin's Blade: A Novel of Suspense
- Endymion
- Endymion. Pforten der Zeit.
- Fases de Gravedad
- Fires of Eden
- Fuegos del Eden, Los
- Hard Freeze
- Hardcase
- Hyperion
- Ilium
- L'Echiquier du mal
- L'Echiquier du mal, tome 1
- L'Echiquier du mal, tome 2
- L'Eveil d'Endymion, tome 1
- L'Eveil d'Endymion, tome 2
- Le styx coule �? l'envers
- Les Cantos d'Hyp�?©rion, tome 1 : Hyp�?©rion 1
- Les Cantos d'Hyp�?©rion, tome 1 : La Chute d'Hyp�?©rion
- Les Fils des t�?©n�?¨bres
- Lovedeath
- Nuit d'�?©t�?©
- Phases of Gravity
- Prayers to Broken Stones
- Rise of Endymion
- Song of Kali
- Summer of Night
- The Crook Factory
- The Fall of Hyperion
- The Hollow Man
- The Rise of Endymion
- Worlds Enough & Time : Five Tales of Speculative Fiction
Joe Kurtz
Books in the Joe Kurtz series by Dan Simmons
- Hard Freeze: A Joe Kurtz Novel
- Hard as Nails: A Joe Kurtz Novel
Classic Series
The series that started it all
- Hyperion
- The Fall of Hyperion
Recent Series
Latest works by the author
- Endymion
- The Rise of Endymion
Reading Order
Complete reading order for Dan Simmons's books
Frequently Asked Questions
What genre does Dan Simmons primarily write in?
Dan Simmons primarily writes science fiction and horror novels.
What is the Hyperion Cantos series about?
The Hyperion Cantos series is a science fiction space opera that follows a group of pilgrims on a quest to the distant planet of Hyperion.
How many books are in the Hyperion Cantos series?
There are a total of four books in the Hyperion Cantos series: Hyperion, The Fall of Hyperion, Endymion, and The Rise of Endymion.
Has Dan Simmons won any awards for his writing?
Yes, Dan Simmons has won several prestigious awards for his writing, including the Hugo Award, the Locus Award, and the Bram Stoker Award.
Are there any plans for a movie or TV adaptation of the Hyperion Cantos series?
There have been talks of adapting the Hyperion Cantos series into a TV show, but as of now, no official plans have been announced.