The Faith of Beasts

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James S. A. Corey’s Expanse series has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 23 languages, establishing itself as a modern masterwork of science fiction. Now, the Hugo Award–winning author returns with the second volume in their New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed space opera trilogy, The Captive’s War. “Corey is always one of the most engaging voices in the genre.”—Adrian Tchaikovsky, bestselling author of Children of TimeThe monstrous Carryx empire was built by subjugation and war. Thousands of species are bound to their Sovran’s command in an endless, blood-soaked test: be useful in the eternal conflict or be slaughtered.Dafyd Alkhor, highest among their human captives, is feared and despised by the very people he champions. Ruthless in carving out his niche in the eternal war machine of the empire, he will reshape human nature itself as a tool for their alien masters’ use. But Dafyd’s loyalty is not what it seems.The Swarm, an agent of the Carryx’s deathless enemy, has been smuggled into the Carryx world-palace along with the human slaves. Its mission: discover a way to bring down the empire’s eternal reign. But the longer it lives among and within humanity, the more it forgets that it is a weapon.As the human captives spread through the battlefronts of empire, the awesome power of the Carryx becomes clear. And with it, a desperate plan for their destruction.But empires hide secrets, and even the deathless enemy may not be what it appears …

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James S. A. Corey (Author), Jefferson Mays (Narrator), Recorded Books (Publisher) & 0 more

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James S. A. Corey (Author), Jefferson Mays (Narrator), Recorded Books (Publisher) & 0 more

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A mid-April release date... I forced myself to do my taxes first before I could read this, and I got through them in record time! So thanks for the motivation!What an amazing book! As always, Daniel and Ty deliver compelling plot, realistic and touching characters, and incredibly drawn locations and scenes. This series so far is the full package... entrancing, absorbing, and incredibly well-written. (As another reviewer noted, definitely read "Livesuit" before this one for some useful context.). One aspect that I especially enjoy is that the different aliens are, well... alien -- not humans in costumes. The drama as our human protagonists slowly begin to understand the culture of the Carryx is riveting. The other client aliens start to come to life in this book in new and interesting ways. It's super fun to read but also thought-provoking and insightful.What a ride! This is absolutely fantastic and original work. When's the next one coming out? Can't wait!