The Faith of Beasts

In the second volume of James S. A. Corey’s acclaimed Expanse series, The Captive’s War, the brutal Carryx empire continues its reign through subjugation and conflict. As Dafyd Alkhor, a human leader among the empire's captives, navigates a precarious existence, the arrival of The Swarm—a secret agent from the empire’s adversary—introduces a shifting dynamic. With a mission to dismantle the Carryx's power, The Swarm faces its own challenges as it becomes entwined with humanity. As the story unfolds, dark secrets about the empire and its enemies emerge, setting the stage for a gripping battle for survival.