THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'THE START OF SOMETHING TRULY EPIC' Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga

'DAZZLING . . . THIS IS SPACE OPERA AT ITS BEST' Publishers Weekly

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Expanse series comes a stunning new space opera showing humanity battling for its survival in a war as old as the universe itself. The invasion is just the beginning . . .

The Carryx—part empire, part hive—has been waging wars of conquest for centuries, destroying or enslaving species across the galaxy in its clash with an ancient and eternal enemy. When they descend on the isolated world of Anjiin, the human population is devastated, slaughtered, and chained. The best and brightest are abducted, brought to the palace of the Carryx to join prisoners from thousands of other races. Dafyd Alkhor, assistant to a famed scientist, is captured along with his team. Even he doesn't suspect that his unique insight and capabilities will be the key to seeing beyond the terrifying agenda of his captors.

Thrown into a conflict beyond his control and greater than his imagination, Dafyd is ready to become humanity's hero—and its traitor. This is where his story begins.

'The beginning of what could be Corey’s most epic—and fun—series yet. Simply stunning' Kirkus

'No one builds a universe like James S. A. Corey. When it's over, all you'll want is . . . more' John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling author

'Terrifying alien overlords and an expansive intergalactic war with humanity on the brink of extinction . . . The Mercy of the Gods is the start of something truly phenomenal' Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga

'Like the Expanse, the Mercy of Gods balances cosmic challenges with dramatic human storytelling. Perfect narrative' M. R. Carey, author of The Girl With All the Gifts

'A fast-paced, intelligent book. Corey is always one of the most engaging voices in the genre' Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time

'The Mercy of Gods radiates the terror and revelation of first contact, crafting new worlds and cultures that gripped me' Bethany Jacobs, author of These Burning Stars

'Everything you want in an alien invasion novel: overwhelming aliens, end-of-the-world terror, and courageous humans who never stop fighting . . . A fantastic read. I want more' Paolo Bacigalupi, New York Times bestselling author

'A powerful, thought-provoking masterpiece that I'll be thinking about for a long time' Ryka Aoki, author of Light from Uncommon Stars

Pages: 432, Year of Publication: 0813, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm