Olympos

“Insanely ambitious . . . Ilium and OLYMPOS together solidify [Simmons’s] reputation as one of science fiction’s genuine modern masters.” - San Francisco Chronicle

“A thoughtful but fast-paced tale that will leave heads spinning and hearts racing.” - Newark Star Ledger

“Explores the relationship of history and culture to the idea of humanity. An exceptional creation.” - Library Journal (starred review)

“Fans of epic, action-driven science fiction will talk about this inventive and highly-addictive thriller for years.” - School Library Journal

“[OLYMPOS] manages to mix great literary pastiche with some highly original storytelling...thoughtful, inventive, clever and action-packed.” - Sunday Denver Post

“Ambitious, witty, moving: Simmons at his best.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Philosophy, physics and literature 101, wrapped up in the trappings of Buck Rogers-style space opera: great fun.” - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Dan Simmons is brilliant.” - Dean Koontz

“Magnificently original.” - Denver Post

“Simmons’s scope is truly staggering, his inventiveness continues to impress, and the narrative offers something for everyone.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Only Simmons could mix together Homer, Shakespeare, and Proust with black holes, Turing machines, little green men, and big honking robots to come up with a tale of high adventure that’s also an engrossing meditation on humanity’s past and future.” - Joe Haldeman, author of The Forever War