Hyperion (The Hyperion Cantos #1)
Hundreds of worlds are caught in an interstellar war, the outcome of which will determine the fate of humanity. On the planet Hyperion, a key battleground in this conflict, the Time Tombs begin to open – massive structures moving backward through time. Seven pilgrims, whose destinies are intertwined with the Tombs and their ruthless deity, the Shrike, embark on a journey to confront them.