Books like Dune

In this science fiction epic, a creature known as the Shrike awaits on the world of Hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law. Some worship it, others fear it, and some have vowed to destroy it. On the brink of Armageddon, seven pilgrims set out on a final voyage seeking answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. With each carrying a desperate hope and a terrible secret, one among them may hold the fate of humanity in their hands. This masterwork by the award-winning author of The Hollow Man is a stunning, inventive narrative that transcends space opera into a new kind of poetry. An essential part of any science fiction collection, Hyperion is a tour de force filled with awe, wonder, and excitement.

Immortality, god-like rulers, and a battle for power set on a far-off planet. Mahasamatman, formerly known as Siddhartha, takes on the gods of the Hindu pantheon in a thrilling fight for control of the colony. Enter a world ruled by technology in this epic tale of power and resistance.