The Mercy of Gods: Captive's War, Book 1 By James S.A. Corey

In James S. A. Corey’s The Fall of Anjiin, the Hugo Award–winning author of The Expanse embarks on a new, epic space opera adventure. The novel opens with the fall of Anjiin, a remote planet whose history is about to end under the shadow of a brutal force known as the Carryx. This formidable entity, a hybrid empire and hive, has waged relentless wars of conquest across the galaxy, enslaving and destroying countless species in its conflict with an ancient and indomitable enemy.

The Carryx’s invasion of Anjiin is catastrophic. The human population is ravaged, with the best and brightest taken as captives to the Carryx world-palace, where they join prisoners from countless other worlds. Among these captives is Dafyd Alkhor, an assistant to a renowned scientist, who is swept into this grim fate along with his team.

Unbeknownst to his captors, Dafyd’s unique insights and skills might hold the key to understanding and potentially thwarting the Carryx’s terrifying plans. As he navigates this vast and perilous conflict, Dafyd is thrust into a role far beyond his expectations—he might become both humanity’s greatest hope and its greatest traitor.

The Fall of Anjiin is a sweeping tale of survival and betrayal, where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance and the lines between heroism and treachery are strikingly blurred. Dafyd’s journey begins amidst the chaos, setting the stage for a monumental struggle in the stars.