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From the Hugo Award–winning creators of The Expanse comes the next breathtaking chapter in The Captive’s War, a sweeping science fiction saga of survival, power, and rebellion.
With more than 12 million copies sold worldwide and translations in over 23 languages, James S. A. Corey’s Expanse series has become one of the defining works of modern science fiction. Now, the acclaimed authors return with the second installment in their New York Times bestselling space opera trilogy.
“Corey is always one of the most engaging voices in the genre.” —Adrian Tchaikovsky, bestselling author of Children of Time
The Carryx empire was forged through conquest, domination, and unimaginable violence. Across countless worlds, thousands of alien species have been forced into servitude, commanded by their powerful Sovran to prove their worth in an endless struggle for survival. Those who fail are destroyed.
Among the empire’s human captives, Dafyd Alkhor has risen higher than anyone else. Feared by those he leads and distrusted by those he serves, Dafyd has mastered the brutal politics of the Carryx and transformed himself into a vital piece of their war machine. But beneath his calculated loyalty lies a hidden purpose—and a dangerous secret that could change everything.
Hidden among the human prisoners is the Swarm, an agent sent by the Carryx’s ancient enemy. Its mission is clear: infiltrate the empire, uncover its weaknesses, and find a way to end its seemingly unstoppable reign. Yet as the Swarm spends more time among humans, experiencing their hopes, fears, and struggles, it begins to question the very nature of its own existence. It was created as a weapon—but it may become something more.
As humanity is scattered across the vast battlefields of the Carryx empire, the full scale of their enemies’ power becomes impossible to ignore. Facing overwhelming odds, the captives must uncover a path toward resistance before they are consumed by the empire’s endless war.
But every empire has hidden truths, and the forces that shape this conflict may not be as simple as they appear. Even the ancient enemy determined to destroy the Carryx may hold secrets capable of changing the fate of every species caught in the struggle.
Epic, thought-provoking, and filled with political intrigue, alien civilizations, and impossible choices, The Captive’s War continues a monumental journey through a universe where survival comes at the highest cost.
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