Leviathan Wakes

by James S.A. Corey

No cover — James S.A. Corey: Leviathan Wakes (2013, Orbit)

English language

Published May 23, 2013 by Orbit.

ISBN:: 978-1-84149-989-5

(3 reviews)

Leviathan Wakes is a science fiction novel by James S. A. Corey, the pen name of Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. It is the first book in the Expanse series, followed by Caliban's War (2012), Abaddon's Gate (2013) and six other novels. Leviathan Wakes was nominated for the 2012 Hugo Award for Best Novel and the 2012 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. The novel was adapted for television in 2015 as the first season-and-a-half of The Expanse by Syfy. Five short stories that take place before, during, or after Leviathan Wakes were published between 2011 and 2019.

5 editions

Thekman@bookwyrm.social reviewed Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey (The Expanse, #1)

Not very exciting...

2 stars

For me, this was a frontier western story in space, and I was not sure why I should be interested. It made me question the whole premise of 'humanity conquers the solar system/universe' science fiction. Why would humanity settle Mars and the Asteroid Belt to begin with, and why would society change so little in that process?

If you like mystery, violence, horror and want it set in space, this might just be your thing; it did not appeal to me.

Doc Kinne reviewed Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey

Hard Science Fiction. Creeping Horror!

5 stars

It has been a long time since a piece of text made my mind grow cold from horror. "Leviathan Wakes" with regard to Mr. Dresden did just that. Magnificent!

Leia reviewed Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey (The Expanse, #1)

Best Book I've Read in a While

5 stars

A compelling space opera with hits of noir, thriller, and horror. Very CIShet for what I normally read, but really good. Fastest I've finished a book of this size in ages.