Series: Book 9 in the The Expanse series
Rating: *****
Tags: EN-SciFi, Lang:en
Summary
The biggest science fiction series of the decade
comes to an incredible conclusion in the ninth and final
novel in James S.A. Corey’s Hugo-award winning space
opera that inspired the Prime Original series.
Review
"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
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.
Hugo Award Winner for Best Series
The Laconian Empire has fallen, setting the thirteen
hundred solar systems free from the rule of Winston Duarte.
But the ancient enemy that killed the gate builders is awake,
and the war against our universe has begun again.
In the dead system of Adro, Elvi Okoye leads a
desperate scientific mission to understand what the gate
builders were and what destroyed them, even if it means
compromising herself and the half-alien children who bear the
weight of her investigation. Through the wide-flung systems
of humanity, Colonel Aliana Tanaka hunts for Duarte’s
missing daughter. . . and the shattered emperor himself. And
on the
Rocinante, James Holden and his crew struggle to
build a future for humanity out of the shards and ruins of
all that has come before.
As nearly unimaginable forces prepare to annihilate all
human life, Holden and a group of unlikely allies discover a
last, desperate chance to unite all of humanity, with the
promise of a vast galactic civilization free from wars,
factions, lies, and secrets if they win.
But the price of victory may be worse than the cost of
defeat.
"
Interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be
written." —George R. R. Martin
The Expanse
Leviathan Wakes
Caliban's War
Abaddon's Gate
Cibola Burn
Nemesis Games
Babylon's Ashes
Persepolis Rising
Tiamat's Wrath
Leviathan Falls
Memory's Legion
The Expanse Short Fiction
Drive
The Butcher of Anderson Station
Gods of Risk
The Churn
The Vital Abyss
Strange Dogs
Auberon
The Sins of Our Fathers
"As Corey wraps up their epic space opera series,
they're running on all cylinders, playing with epic
consequences for humanity, and showing that none of their
long-running characters are safe from what could come. But
they also put together a story that seems all-too-relevant in
this day and age: a warning of the dangers that fascism and
totalitarianism bring."―
Polygon 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
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