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About the book
Leviathan Wakes is a science-fiction novel in The Expanse series, combining interplanetary voyages, space warfare, and conspiracy.
About the author
James S. A. Corey is the shared pen name of writers Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, known for The Expanse series.