WE ARE NOT ALONE. The colonization and industrialization of the asteroids in the solar system has caused political, economic, and cultural tensions. However, the discovery of the protomolecule - an ancient alien biotechnological weapon - has brought the planetary powers to the brink of war.

On Ganymede, the supply station of the outer planets, a Martian marine watches her squad being slaughtered by a monstrous supersoldier. On Earth, a high-ranking politician struggles to prevent the rekindling of an interplanetary war. And on Venus, the alien protomolecule has taken control, bringing terrible and dubious changes and threatening to spread throughout the solar system.

In the vast desolation of space, James Holden and the crew of the Rocinante work to maintain peace in the Alliance of Outer Planets. When they decide to help a scientist search the flattened Ganymede for his missing child, the future of humanity depends on whether a lonely ship can prevent an alien invasion that may have already begun…

“This gripping book will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment.” – Publishers Weekly

“A worthy sequel to Leviathan Wakes. The compelling characters and the plot that combines political intrigue and military sci-fi create a memorable story.” – Library Journal

“This book is even better than the first in the series. It’s good old-fashioned space opera, the kind of sci-fi I love, a book that truly engrosses you, set in a vibrant and imaginative solar system… written with exceptional quality.” – George R.R. Martin

SERIES: The Expanse