The second book in the NYT bestselling Expanse series, Caliban's War shows a solar system on the brink of war, and the only hope of peace rests on James Holden and the crew of the Rocinante's shoulders. Now a Prime Original series.
HUGO AWARD WINNER FOR BEST SERIES
We are not alone.
On Ganymede, breadbasket of the outer planets, a Martian marine watches as her platoon is slaughtered by a monstrous supersoldier. On Earth, a high-level politician struggles to prevent interplanetary war from reigniting. And on Venus, an alien protomolecule has overrun the planet, wreaking massive, mysterious changes and threatening to spread out into the solar system.
In the vast wilderness of space, James Holden and the crew of the Rocinante have been keeping the peace for the Outer Planets Alliance. When they agree to help a scientist search war-torn Ganymede for a missing child, the future of humanity rests on whether a single ship can prevent an alien invasion that may have already begun . . .
The Expanse
Leviathan Wakes
Caliban's War
Abaddon's Gate
Cibola Burn
Nemesis Games
Babylon's Ashes
Persepolis Rising
Tiamat's Wrath
Leviathan Falls
Memory's Legion
The Expanse Short Fiction
Drive
The Butcher of Anderson Station
Gods of Risk
The Churn
The Vital Abyss
Strange Dogs
Auberon
The Sins of Our Fathers
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"Parts of this epic sci-fi thriller/dramedy are even better than the first, but I still think some of the characters are a little flat. Yes kids and molestation and shit that's horrible to hear about makes good drama, but they don't necessarily make an OK story any better or flat characters any more interesting. The ending to this one though... woah. Hold on to your bowels cause its going to be like hitting ten gees acceleration without your meds."
— Marcus (4 out of 5 stars)
“This breakneck tale will have readers itching for book three.”
— Publishers Weekly" I originally read the series in print and then caught up on the show, but I'd say the audiobooks are best. This books is a bit darker in some ways than the first (despite the Eros incident) but they introduce amazing new characters (Bobby and Avasarala) and you get to spend more time with some of my favourites. Great 2nd book! "
— MattFC, 11/21/2023" I didn't know anything about this book or series going in and I really enjoyed it. This is book two and I didn't read book one because we can't get it on audiobook in the US but it was great anyway. The narrator is also really good though occasionally the way he *always* puts pauses between phrases can get tedious. "
— November, 12/3/2020" Fantastic continuation in the series, storyline detail brings depth to the imagination. "
— CCMHS, 7/16/2016" The last line is stunning... on to the next book! "
— Benn, 2/9/2014" Just as engaging as the first expanse book. This one left me chomping at the bit for #3! "
— Ted, 2/7/2014" I loved everything about this book. (Even more than the first one.) But one thing I loved especially a lot was the great women characters. Awesome space opera with believable ladies? Sign me up! "
— Adelaide, 2/7/2014" I was very impressed with this sequel. Corey's writing was even better than the first book and the story continues to grow. I am looking forward to the next book in this series. "
— Allen, 1/31/2014" As well written as the first "
— Davechilds, 1/21/2014" An excellent fllow up to Leviathan Wakes. I care about every crew member on the Rocinante and I am eager to find out what happens to them and the rest of the solar system in the next installment of the series. "
— Sharon, 1/20/2014" Can't wait for next book! "
— Vanessa, 1/7/2014" The series continues to be effin' awesome. "
— Matt, 12/20/2013" Must read! The first book was an epic story leaving a longing for more. Reads so well! "
— Adrie, 12/16/2013" Awesome follow-up to Leviathan Wakes. Really appreciate the harder-scifi angle and the focus on the solar system. Feels more believable. "
— Syp, 12/4/2013" Amazing follow-up to Leviathan Wakes. Wonderful new characters are introduced. I very much look forward to the release of the third book this summer. "
— Art, 11/14/2013" Not quite as full featured as the first book, but a great read. I look forward to the next book in the series. "
— Josh, 10/1/2013" A perfect science fiction series. If you like sci-fi, find this series immediately. Knock elderly people down as you rush to the bookshop. "
— William, 8/26/2013" I don't have too much to say about this book. It's pure entertainment. Fun, fast paced and doesn't make too many mis-steps. For those who enjoyed Leviathan Wakes, this is about the same level of quality. "
— Molybdenum, 5/9/2013" Gripping, fast moving page turner. I really enjoyed the new POV characters, especially Avarasala and Bobbie. I can't wait for the next book in the series. "
— Brian, 3/17/2013" I liked Leviathan Wakes a lot more. "
— Eurico, 12/25/2012" A very enjoyable pew pew book. Nice sequel with some very good character interactions. "
— Eric, 12/22/2012" Excellent book. I hope this series never ends. "
— Anthony, 12/1/2012" Better than the first...I really enjoyed this book. The new characters were outstanding and the plot moved at a lightning quick pace. Highly recommended! More please! "
— Dave, 10/21/2012James S. A. Corey is the pen name of fantasy authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. Their Expanse series receive a 2020 Hugo Award for best series. In addition to writing the novels and short stories of The Expanse, they wrote and produced the television series of the same name.
Jefferson Mays, an Earphones Awards-winning narrator, is also an award-winning theater and film actor. In 2004 he won a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award, an Obie Award, and a Theatre World Award for his solo Broadway performance in I Am My Own Wife, a Pulitzer Prize–winning play by Doug Wright. He holds a BA from Yale College and an MFA from University of California–San Diego.