![]() ![]() "An excellent space operatic debut in the grand tradition of Peter F. Jimmy Corey writes with the energy of a brash newcomer and the polish of a seasoned pro. 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. "It's been too long since we've had a really kickass space opera. series fans will find this installment the best yet." Corey perfectly balances character development with action. "A politically complex and pulse-pounding page-turner. Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Cibola Burn ![]() "Corey's splendid fourth Expanse novel blends adventure with uncommon decency." The year is 2095, and people have now become dependent on pills to help them compete against AI in the economy. Like Bobbie, Welga Ramirez is an ex-special-forces-turned-bodyguard. "The Expanse series is the best space opera series running at full tilt right now, and Cibola Burn continues that streak of excellence." Divya is perfect for fans of the badass Martian marine Bobbie Draper in The Expanse. ![]() Library Journal (starred review) 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." "The science fictional equivalent of A Song of Ice and Fire.only with fewer beheadings and way more spaceships." 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." Corey cranks up the tension relentlessly in this fast-paced story of heroes and rebels fighting for freedom. "A standout tale of violence, intrigue, ambition, and hope. "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 “The stories are creative and inventive, packing the same character driven emotional power of the novels… This collection is a welcome capstone to mark the conclusion of arguably the best space-opera series written in the past few decades.” On an alien world, a human family struggles to establish a colony and make a new home.Īll these stories and more are featured in this unmissable collection of short fiction set in the hardscrabble world of The Expanse.įor more from James S. On a future Earth beset by overpopulation, pollution, and poverty, a crime boss desperately seeks to find a way off planet. On an asteroid station, a group of prisoners are oblivious to the catastrophe that awaits them. On Mars, a scientist experiments with a new engine that will one day become the drive that fuels humanity's journey into the stars. Now, available in print for the first time comes the complete collection of short fiction set in the Expanse universe, including both a brand-new novella set after the events of Leviathan Falls and author’s notes on each story. Corey's Hugo Award-winning Expanse series has redefined modern space opera. From Leviathan Wakes to Leviathan Falls, James S. 'High adventure equalling the best space opera has to offer, cutting-edge technology and a group of unforgettable characters. 'This is the future the way it's supposed to be' Wall Street Journal Perhaps one of the best tales the genre has yet to produce' Library Journal 'Great characters, excellent dialogue, memorable fights' 'As close as you'll get to a Hollywood blockbuster in book form' io9.com 'The science fictional equivalent of A Song of Ice and Fire' NPR Books The Expanse is the biggest science fiction series of the last decade and is now a major TV series. The sins of the past are returning to exact a terrible price.Īnd as a new human order is struggling to be born in blood and fire, James Holden and the crew of the Rocinante must struggle to survive and get back to the only home they have left. Terrorist attacks previously considered impossible bring the inner planets to their knees. The sole remaining protomolecule sample is stolen. Private armies are being secretly formed. As wave after wave of colonists leave, the power structures of the old solar system begin to buckle. Nemesis Games is the fifth book in the New York Times bestselling and Hugo-award winning Expanse series.Ī thousand worlds have opened, and the greatest land-rush in human history has begun. ![]()
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