The Mercy of Gods

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By James S. A. Corey

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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Expanse comes a spectacular new space opera that sees humanity fighting for its survival in a war as old as the universe itself.

How humanity came to the planet called Anjiin is lost in the fog of history, but that history is about to end.

The Carryx – part empire, part hive – have waged wars of conquest for centuries, destroying or enslaving species across the galaxy.  Now, they are facing a great and deathless enemy. The key to their survival may rest with the humans of Anjiin.  

Caught up in academic intrigue and affairs of the heart, Dafyd Alkhor is pleased just to be an assistant to a brilliant scientist and his celebrated research team.  Then the Carryx ships descend, decimating the human population and taking the best and brightest of Anjiin society away to serve on the Carryx homeworld, and Dafyd is swept along with them.

They are dropped in the middle of a struggle they barely understand, set in a competition against the other captive species with extinction as the price of failure.  Only Dafyd and a handful of his companions see past the Darwinian contest to the deeper game that they must play to survive: learning to understand – and manipulate – the Carryx themselves.

With a noble but suicidal human rebellion on one hand and strange and murderous enemies on the other, the team pays a terrible price to become the trusted servants of their new rulers.

Dafyd Alkhor is a simple man swept up in events that are beyond his control and more vast than his imagination.  He will become the champion of humanity and its betrayer, the most hated man in history and the guardian of his people.

This is where his story begins.

Genre:

  • "The ending is equal parts heart-wrenching and hopeful, and it’s what Abraham and Franck have been building toward for more than a decade."
    Polygon on Leviathan Falls
  • "Corey deftly weaves multiple points of view to create a dense and colorful tapestry of political intrigue, personal relationships, and sophisticated technology that bursts with action but also delivers an introspective view of the characters as they age and reflect on their purpose and the value of their lives."
    Booklist (starred review) on Tiamat's Wrath
  • "A standout tale of violence, intrigue, ambition, and hope. ... Corey cranks up the tension relentlessly in this fast-paced story of heroes and rebels fighting for freedom. With enough thrills and intrigue for three Hollywood blockbusters, the novel stands alone nicely, making it easy for new readers as well as diehard series fans to dive right in."
    Publishers Weekly on Nemesis Games
  • "The science fictional equivalent of A Song of Ice and Fire...only with fewer beheadings and way more spaceships."
    NPR Books on Cibola Burn
  • "Combining an exploration of real human frailties with big SF ideas and exciting thriller action, Corey cements the series as must-read space opera."
    Library Journal (starred review) on Cibola Burn
  • "The Expanse series is the best space opera series running at full tilt right now, and Cibola Burn continues that streak of excellence."
    io9 on Cibola Burn
  • "Corey's splendid fourth Expanse novel blends adventure with uncommon decency."
    Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Cibola Burn
  • "A politically complex and pulse-pounding page-turner.... Corey perfectly balances character development with action... series fans will find this installment the best yet."
    Publishers Weekly on Abaddon's Gate
  • "It's been too long since we've had a really kickass space opera. Leviathan Wakes is interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be written, the kind of SF that made me fall in love with the genre way back when, seasoned with a dollop of horror and a dash of noir. Jimmy Corey writes with the energy of a brash newcomer and the polish of a seasoned pro. So where's the second book?"
    George R. R. Martin on Leviathan Wakes
  • "An excellent space operatic debut in the grand tradition of Peter F. Hamilton."
    Charles Stross on Leviathan Wakes
  • "High adventure equaling the best space opera has to offer, cutting-edge technology, and a group of unforgettable characters bring the third installment of Corey's epic space drama (after Caliban's War and Leviathan Wakes) to an action-filled close while leaving room for more stories to unfold. Perhaps one of the best tales the genre has yet to produce, this superb collaboration between fantasy authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck should reawaken an interest in old-fashioned storytelling and cinematic pacing. Highly recommended."
    Library Journal (starred review) on Abaddon's Gate
  • "Literary space opera at its absolute best."
    io9 on Abaddon's Gate
  • "[T]he authors are superb with the exciting bits: Shipboard coups and battles are a thrill to follow."
    Washington Post on Abaddon's Gate
  • "Riveting interplanetary thriller."
    Publishers Weekly on Leviathan Wakes

On Sale
Aug 6, 2024
Page Count
560 pages
Publisher
Orbit
ISBN-13
9780316525572

James S. A. Corey

About the Author

James S. A. Corey is the pen name of Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. In addition to writing the novels and short stories of The Expanse, they wrote and produced the television series of the same name. Daniel lives with his family in the American southwest. Ty will tell you where he lives when and if he wants you to come over.

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