The Expanse: Babylon's Ashes

Babylon's Ashes is a 2016 space opera novel by James S. A. Corey that details the socio-political fallout of a highly fragmented solar system. The sixth installment in The Expanse series focuses on the chaotic power vacuum left in the wake of the asteroid bombardment of Earth.

Babylon's Ashes is the sixth full-length installment in the acclaimed sci-fi series written by James S. A. Corey. It directly follows the explosive events of the fifth book, Nemesis Games, and sets the stage for the series' time jump.

This novel features a wide ensemble of point-of-view characters, including returning favorites like James Holden, Naomi Nagata, and Bobbie Draper. Notably, it heavily features the perspectives of Marco Inaros and his son Filip, exploring the internal dynamics of the Free Navy.

Babylon's Ashes was published in 2016 and immediately became a bestseller in the science fiction genre. Its release was highly anticipated by fans following the success of the Syfy television adaptation of the series.