Corey James S. A. Knihy

"The Laconian Empire has fallen, setting the thirteen hundred solar systems free from the rule of Winston Duarte. But the ancient enemy that killed the gate builders is awake, and the war against our universe has begun again. In the dead system of Adro, Elvi Okoye leads a desperate scientific mission to understand what the gate builders were and what destroyed them, even if it means compromising herself and the half-alien children who bear the weight of her investigation. Through the wide-flung systems of humanity, Colonel Aliana Tanaka hunts for Duarte's missing daughter. . . and the shattered emperor himself. And on the Rocinante, James Holden and his crew struggle to build a future for humanity out of the shards and ruins of all that has come before. As nearly unimaginable forces prepare to annihilate all human life, Holden and a group of unlikely allies discover a last, desperate chance to unite all of humanity, with the promise of a vast galactic civilization free from wars, factions, lies, and secrets if they win. But the price of victory may be worse than the cost of defeat"--

Thirteen hundred gates have opened to solar systems across the galaxy, leading humanity to build an interstellar empire amidst alien ruins. However, as mysteries and threats deepen, Elvi Okoye embarks on a desperate quest to uncover the nature of a genocide that predates humanity and to find weapons to combat unimaginable forces. The knowledge she seeks may come at a steep price. Meanwhile, Teresa Duarte grapples with her father's godlike ambitions while navigating a palace rife with intrigue, facing dangers like the sociopathic scientist Paolo Cortázar and the enigmatic prisoner James Holden. Despite the looming threats, Teresa harbors secrets unknown even to her father. Across the vast human empire, the crew of the Rocinante mounts a courageous resistance against Duarte's authoritarian regime. As memories of the old order fade, a future under Laconia's eternal rule seems increasingly inevitable, with humanity facing a battle it cannot win. In the face of the terrors lurking between worlds, mere courage and ambition may not suffice.

Humanity has colonized the solar system -- Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt and beyond -- but the stars are still out of our reach. Jim Holden is XO of an ice miner making runs from the rings of Saturn to the mining stations of the Belt. When he and his crew stumble upon a derelict ship, the Scopuli, they find themselves in possession of a secret they never wanted. A secret that someone is willing to kill for -- and kill on a scale unfathomable to Jim and his crew. War is brewing in the system unless he can find out who left the ship and why. Detective Miller is looking for a girl. One girl in a system of billions, but her parents have money and money talks. When the trail leads him to the Scopuli and rebel sympathizer Holden, he realizes that this girl may be the key to everything. Holden and Miller must thread the needle between the Earth government, the Outer Planet revolutionaries, and secretive corporations -- and the odds are against them. But out in the Belt, the rules are different, and one small ship can change the fate of the universe.--

NOW A MAJOR TV SHOW ON NETFLIX, this seventh installment in the bestselling Expanse series explores humanity's expansion into new colony worlds, where each planet teeters between collapse and wonder. The aging gunship Rocinante's crew is tasked with maintaining fragile peace amid a tenuous alliance between the inner planets and the Belt, both haunted by a history of conflict. On the lost colony of Laconia, a hidden enemy emerges with a radical vision for humanity, backed by the power to enforce it. As new technologies clash with age-old conflicts, the cycle of war and subjugation resurfaces. Yet, human nature isn't the only adversary; the unleashed forces come with their own costs, reshaping humanity—and the Rocinante—forever. The Expanse series has sold over two million copies worldwide and has been praised for its compelling characters, sharp dialogue, and thrilling action. It has been described as the science fiction equivalent of A Song of Ice and Fire and offers high adventure that stands among the best in space opera. With its cutting-edge technology and unforgettable characters, this series has garnered acclaim from various reputable sources, establishing itself as a significant contribution to the genre.

Druhý diel epickej série Expanzia od Jamesa S. A. Coreyho prináša ešte viac napätia, konfliktov a odhalených tajomstiev. Nie sme sami. Na Ganymede, obilnici vonkajších planét, sleduje marťanská rotmajsterka, ako jej čatu masakruje obludný supervojak. Na Zemi sa vplyvná politička snaží zabrániť ďalšej medziplanetárnej vojne. A Venušu ovládla mimozemská protomolekula, ktorá už spôsobila rozsiahle záhadné zmeny, a hrozí, že sa rozšíri do celej slnečnej sústavy. V rozľahlej vesmírnej pustatine James Holden a posádka jeho lode Rocinante udržiavajú mier v službách Aliancie vonkajších planét. Ujmú sa pátrania po dieťati, ktoré zmizlo na Ganymede zničenom vojnou. Ešte však netušia, že budúcnosť ľudstva závisí od toho, či jediná loď dokáže zabrániť mimozemskej invázii, ktorá sa už možno začala...

For the first time, all of the short fiction set in James S. A. Corey's New York Times bestselling Expanse series is available in this collection - including a brand-new novella. Now a major television series on Prime Video.Contents:DriveThe Butcher of Anderson StationThe ChurnGods of RiskThe Vital AbyssStrange DogsAuberonThe Sins of Our FathersFor more fiction from James S. A. Corey, check out the international bestselling Expanse series:Leviathan WakesCaliban's WarAbaddon's GateCibola BurnNemesis GamesBabylon's AshesPersepolis RisingTiamat's WrathLeviathan FallsPraise for the Expanse:'Interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be written' George R. R. Martin'The science fictional equivalent of A Song of Ice and Fire' NPR Books'As close as you'll get to a Hollywood blockbuster in book form' io9.com'Great characters, excellent dialogue, memorable fights' wired.com'High adventure equalling the best space opera has to offer, cutting-edge technology and a group of unforgettable characters . . . Perhaps one of the best tales the genre has yet to produce' Library Journal'This is the future the way it's supposed to be' Wall Street Journal'Tense and thrilling' SciFiNow

All of the short fiction set in James S. A. Corey's multi-million-bestselling Expanse series is available in this collection for the first time - including a brand-new novella

From the bestselling author of the Expanse series comes a thrilling new space opera where humanity faces a dire struggle for survival against an ancient enemy. The Carryx, a formidable empire and hive, has spent centuries conquering and enslaving species across the galaxy. Their invasion of the isolated world of Anjiin leads to the brutal subjugation of its human population, with the brightest minds taken to the Carryx world-palace as prisoners alongside countless others. Dafyd Alkhor, an assistant to a renowned scientist, is captured with his team, unaware that his unique insights will become crucial in navigating their captors' sinister plans. As he becomes embroiled in a conflict far beyond his control, Dafyd finds himself in a pivotal role as both humanity's potential savior and its possible traitor. This gripping tale promises a fast-paced narrative filled with tension, exploration of new worlds, and the resilience of the human spirit against overwhelming odds. Critics praise it as a compelling read that combines elements of alien invasion with deep emotional stakes, ensuring it will resonate long after the final page.

The start of a thrilling new space opera series from the authors of The Expanse, the most popular and acclaimed science fiction series of the last decade. This will be one of the biggest SF publishing events of the year.

A Star Wars debut in which Han Solo and his new friends embark on a daring rescue mission just after the destruction of the first Death Star