Lately I haven't really been gaming or hitting the 'nets as hard as I normally do. That's because I've been totally hooked on the Hyperion books by Dan Simmons. If you like sci fi novels at all these are a must read!! The series consists of 4 books, "Hyperion", "The Fall of Hyperion", "Endymion" & "The Rise of Endymion". I am finally making my way through book 4 and I am still hooked! These books are not new (can be found at used book shops cheap) and won awards like the Hugo and Locus awards. They are well worth your time and truly epic! /End nerdy gushing