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The Faith of Beasts

The Faith of Beasts

Science FictionSpace Opera
Pages
560
Published
2026
Language
English

Synopsis

In a galaxy dominated by the monstrous Carryx empire, humanity is enslaved and forced to fight in an endless war. Dafyd Alkhor, a human captive, navigates the brutal politics of the empire while secretly harboring a plan for its destruction. Meanwhile, a mysterious entity known as the Swarm, sent to dismantle the Carryx, finds its mission complicated by its growing connection to humanity. This space opera explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the fight for freedom against overwhelming odds.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkTenseAdventurous
First ContactBetrayalReluctant Hero

Genres

Science Fiction Space Opera Adventure

About the author

J
James S. A. Corey

James S.A. Corey is the pen name used by collaborators [Daniel Abraham][1] and [Ty Franck][2]. The first and last name are taken from Abraham's and Franck's middle names, respectively, and S.A. are the initials of Abraham's daughter. [1]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL1427729A [2]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL7523472A

Characters

Dafyd AlkhorProtagonist
The SwarmProtagonist
All characters in The Faith of Beasts

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the first book in the series before this one?

    This novel is the second entry in The Captive's War trilogy and directly continues the narrative and character arcs established in the first book, The Mercy of Gods.

  • Is this book related to the authors' previous series, The Expanse?

    While both series are written by the same authors, they are entirely separate works with distinct universes and storylines.

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