The Mercy of Gods | James S.A. Corey

The Mercy of Gods

Extended Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Expanse comes The Mercy of Gods, 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 when the Carryx—part empire, part hive—descend, decimating the human population and taking the best and brightest of Anjiin society to serve on their homeworld.

Caught up in academic intrigue, Dafyd Alkhor is swept along into a struggle he barely understands, set in a competition against 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 they must play to survive: learning to understand and manipulate the Carryx themselves. Navigating a noble rebellion and murderous enemies, Dafyd will become the champion of humanity and its betrayer.

Author Biography

James S. A. Corey is the pen name of authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, best known for their critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling space opera series The Expanse. They are celebrated for their masterclass world-building, intricate political intrigue, and deeply engaging narrative voice.

Reader Targeting

• Fans of epic space opera, hard science fiction, and alien contact stories.
• Readers who love James S. A. Corey's acclaimed The Expanse series.
• Admirers of high-stakes survival tales featuring complex political intrigue and intellectual rebellion.

Accolades & Key Highlights

• Instant Bestseller: An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller.
• Starred Review: Hailed as "Masterful... This is space opera at its best" by Publishers Weekly.
• Series Kickoff: The explosive first volume in The Captive's War series.

Bibliographic & Physical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Mercy of Gods the first book in a series?
Yes, it is the explosive first volume in The Captive's War space opera series by James S. A. Corey.

Who is the protagonist of the novel?
The story follows Dafyd Alkhor, a research assistant swept up in an interstellar conflict when the alien Carryx invade Anjiin.

What other books did James S. A. Corey write?
The authors are widely renowned for writing the acclaimed nine-book space opera series The Expanse.

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