The Faith of Beasts
- Authors: James S A Corey
- Series: Book 2 in the Captive's War series
- Genres: Science fiction
- Rank:Top 50 in Best Space Operas on AmazonTop 200 in Best Science Fiction Adventures on Amazon
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- Release Date: April 14, 2026
- Print length: 560 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
James S. A. Corey's Expanse series has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 23 languages, establishing itself as a modern masterwork of science fiction. Now, the Hugo-award winning author returns with the second volume in their New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed space opera trilogy, The Captive’s War.
The Carryx empire, a monstrous creation forged through subjugation and bloodshed, rules over thousands of species who must prove their worth in the never-ending conflict or face annihilation.
Dafyd Alkhor, the most prominent of the empire's human prisoners, is both feared and loathed by those he fights for. Ruthless in his quest for power within the empire's war machine, he is willing to reshape humanity itself to serve their alien overlords. However, his true allegiance may lie elsewhere.
Meanwhile, The Swarm, a spy from the Carryx's immortal adversary, infiltrates the empire's world-palace alongside the human captives. Tasked with finding a way to bring down the empire's rule, it begins to lose sight of its own identity as it dwells among mankind.
As the human slaves traverse the empire's battlefronts, the full extent of the Carryx's might is revealed. And with it, a daring scheme for their downfall emerges.
But as hidden truths come to light and unexpected alliances form, the future of the empire and its enemies becomes uncertain...
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