The Faith of Beasts

By: James S. A. Corey

Narrated by: Jefferson Mays

James S. A. Corey’s Expanse series has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 23 languages, establishing itself as a modern masterwork of science fiction.

Now, the Hugo Award–winning author returns with the second volume in their New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed space opera trilogy, The Captive’s War.

“Corey is always one of the most engaging voices in the genre.”—Adrian Tchaikovsky, bestselling author of Children of Time

The monstrous Carryx empire was built by subjugation and war. Thousands of species are bound to their Sovran’s command in an endless, blood-soaked test: be useful in the eternal conflict or be slaughtered.

Dafyd Alkhor, highest among their human captives, is feared and despised by the very people he champions. Ruthless in carving out his niche in the eternal war machine of the empire, he will reshape human nature itself as a tool for their alien masters’ use. But Dafyd’s loyalty is not what it seems.

The Swarm, an agent of the Carryx’s deathless enemy, has been smuggled into the Carryx world-palace along with the human slaves. Its mission: discover a way to bring down the empire’s eternal reign. But the longer it lives among and within humanity, the more it forgets that it is a weapon.

As the human captives spread through the battlefronts of empire, the awesome power of the Carryx becomes clear. And with it, a desperate plan for their destruction.

But empires hide secrets, and even the deathless enemy may not be what it appears …

©2026 Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck (P)2026 Recorded Books

Masterclass

James S.A. Corey have mastered the creation and transmission of astonishing worlds and human experiences. Few, if any, write a space opera better. The narrator Jefferson is also superior and I don’t believe any other would communicate the story better than he. Hungry for more

It just keeps getting better

They’ve done it again. Complex, entertaining characters that feel like they could walk right off the page, well-paced plot, creative world building, and of course incredible narration. I am loving this new series and my only complaint is that it ended too soon. Make sure to read the Livesuit short story for some extra insight into what’s going on.

Great intellectual SciFi

In a culture full of reboots and rehashes of superhero stories that punch their way into an absolute victory by the power of fists, friendships and one-lines, The Captive’s War series is a breath of fresh air. I can’t recommend it enough.

more of the same, but different!

The authors never cease to amaze me. I pre-ordered this book, and, having just completed it, am restarting to pick up bits I may have missed.

How To Fight Back

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