The Mercy of Gods
by James S. A. Corey
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Pub Date Aug 13 2024 | Archive Date Aug 06 2024
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Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Expanse comes a spectacular new space opera that sees humanity fighting for its survival in a war as old as the universe itself. Invasion is only the beginning . . .
The Carryx - part empire, part hive - has waged wars of conquest for centuries, destroying or enslaving species across the galaxy in its con?ict with an ancient and deathless enemy.
When they descend on the isolated world of Anjiin, the human population is abased, slaughtered and put in chains. The best and brightest are abducted, taken to the Carryx world-palace to join prisoners from a thousand other species.
Dafyd Alkhor, assistant to a prestigious scientist, is captured along with his team. Even he doesn't suspect that his peculiar insight and skills will be the key to seeing past their captors ' terrifying agenda.
Swept up in a con?ict beyond his control and vaster than his imagination, Dafyd is poised to become humanity's champion - and its betrayer.
This is where his story begins.
Advance Praise
'No one builds a universe like James S.A. Corey' John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling author
'Terrifying alien overlords and a vast intergalactic war with humankind on the brink of annihilation . . The Mercy of Gods is the start of something truly epic' Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga
'Like The Expanse, The Mercy of Gods balances cosmic stakes with an astonishingly powerful human drama. Pitch-perfect storytelling' 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 dread and revelation of first contact, shaping new worlds and cultures that had me riveted' Bethany Jacobs, author of These Burning Stars
'All the things you want in an alien invasion novel: overwhelming aliens, end-of-world terror, and plucky humans who never stop fighting . . . A bang-up read. I want more' Paolo Bacigalupi, New York Times bestselling author
'A powerful, provocative masterpiece that I will be thinking about for a very long time' Ryka Aoki, author of Light from Uncommon Stars
'Dazzling . . . This is space opera at its best' Publishers Weekly
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780356517803 |
| PRICE | A$34.99 (AUD) |
| PAGES | 432 |
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Featured Reviews
Jake L, Bookseller
The Mercy of Gods was an absolute blast of a read, and is currently sitting as one of my favourite reads of 2024. This was my first introduction to James S.A Corey, and after reading this I cannot wait to read their Expanse series and any other works they release in the future. I flew through this book in under two days, and would recommend this to anyone that is looking for a new sci-fi read, particularly those who are fans of The Three Body Problem.
One of the best aspects of the novel for me were the array of interesting and engaging characters. The multiple POVs were a great way to experience the story, and I particularly found Dayfs to be a compelling protagonist, and someone I am eager to follow in future instalments. I also thought the entries from the Carryx librarian were fascinating and I loved the way that these interludes foreshadowed what was to come.
The novel also did a fantastic job of maintaining tension throughout the entirety of the novel. Even before the Carryx were introduced, there was a sense of imminent catastrophe which continued throughout the whole novel.. James S.A Corey masterfully conveyed the dangers of extraterrestrial life for humanity. The unrelenting tension was also due to the fact that I was deeply connected to the characters and their journey, and I felt every loss and victory that they suffered.
Overall, I would say this is a fantastic entry into the sci-fi genre, and I cannot wait to see where the series goes. This was easily one of my favourite novels for 2024, and I am definitely going to check out the other novels by Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for an action packed thrill ride that will keep you reading late into the night.
I would like to thank Hachette Australia and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC.
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