description The Expanse: Leviathan Wakes Overview
Leviathan Wakes is a science fiction novel published in 2011 and written by James S. A. Corey, the joint pen name of authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. As the inaugural entry in The Expanse series, it establishes a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, leading to political tension among Earth, Mars, and the Asteroid Belt.
The narrative alternates perspectives between Jim Holden, the executive officer of an ice hauler, and Detective Josephus Miller as they independently uncover a conspiracy involving a missing person and an alien biological entity.
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Do I need to read Leviathan Wakes before watching The Expanse TV show?
While the Syfy and Amazon Prime television adaptation follows the core plot of the 2011 novel closely, the book provides much deeper insight into the characters' internal monologues. It establishes the foundational world-building of humanity's colonization of the solar system and the mysterious protomolecule.
Who actually wrote Leviathan Wakes under the pen name James S. A. Corey?
The pen name is a joint pseudonym used by collaborating authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. Ty Franck originally created the setting as a backdrop for a tabletop role-playing game before it evolved into The Expanse novel series.
What is the main plot of Leviathan Wakes?
The story alternates perspectives between Jim Holden, the executive officer of an ice hauler, and Detective Josephus Miller, who is searching for a missing woman. Their paths cross as they uncover a dangerous alien conspiracy involving the protomolecule and interplanetary political tensions.
Are there any interquel novellas set before or during Leviathan Wakes?
Yes, authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck wrote several novellas, including "The Butcher of Anderson Station" and "The Churn," which expand on characters like Amos Burton. However, "Leviathan Wakes" remains the definitive starting point for the main novel series.
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