Dive into "The Mercy of Gods," the gripping new space opera from James S. A. Corey, author of the bestselling Expanse series. Humanity's survival hinges on understanding and manipulating their captors in an ancient galactic war.
 
The Mercy of Gods - The Captive's War Book 1 (James S. A. Corey)
Introduction: From the New York Times bestselling author of the Expanse series, James S. A. Corey, 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. Praised as "space opera at its best" by Publishers Weekly, this novel is the start of an epic series.
 
Why Read "The Mercy of Gods":
Epic Storytelling: A new space opera that combines academic intrigue, affairs of the heart, and galactic warfare.
Renowned Author: From James S. A. Corey, acclaimed for the Expanse series.
Critical Acclaim: Starred reviews and high praise from notable authors in the genre.
 
Plot Summary:
Summary:
A Mysterious Past: How humanity came to the planet called Anjiin is lost in history, but that history is about to end. The Carryx – part empire, part hive – have waged wars of conquest for centuries, now facing a deathless enemy. The key to their survival may rest with the humans of Anjiin.
 
Caught in the Storm: Dafyd Alkhor, an assistant to a brilliant scientist, is content with his academic life until the Carryx ships descend, decimating the human population and taking the best and brightest to the Carryx homeworld. Dafyd is swept along, caught in a struggle he barely understands.
 
A Deadly Competition: Humans and other captive species are set against each other in a Darwinian contest with extinction as the price of failure. Only Dafyd and a handful of his companions see the deeper game they must play to survive: learning to understand – and manipulate – the Carryx themselves.
 
A Noble and Suicidal Rebellion: With a human rebellion on one side and strange, murderous enemies on the other, Dafyd's team pays a terrible price to become the trusted servants of their new rulers. Dafyd will become humanity's champion and its betrayer, the most hated man in history and the guardian of his people.
 
Themes:
Galactic Warfare: The struggle for survival in a universe at war.
Human Resilience: The fight to adapt and thrive under dire circumstances.
Intrigue and Manipulation: Understanding and influencing the alien Carryx.
 
What Readers Are Saying:
"Masterful and engaging, a must-read for space opera fans."
"Corey's storytelling is unparalleled in its depth and complexity."
 
Expert Reviews:
"A bang up read. I want more." — Paolo Bacigalupi, author of The Water Knife
"A powerful, provocative masterpiece." — Ryka Aoki, author of Light from Uncommon Stars
 
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