New York Times bestselling author of the Expanse, James S. A. Corey, returns in full force with the epic andunmissable first novel in a new space opera series. Introducing The Mercy of Gods, book one of The Captive's War . . . Praise for James S. A. Corey:'Interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be written' George R. R. Martin'The science fictional equivalent of A Song of Ice and Fire' NPR Books'As close as you'll get to a Hollywood blockbuster in book form' io9.com'Great characters, excellent dialogue, memorable fights' wired.com'High adventure equalling the best space opera has to offer, cuttingedge technology and a group of unforgettable characters . . . Perhaps one of the best tales the genre has yet to produce' Library Journal'This is the future the way it's supposed to be' Wall Street Journal'Tense and thrilling' SciFiNow