The Captive's War
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| Author | James S. A. Corey |
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| Genre | Science fiction, space opera |
| Publisher | Orbit Books |
| Published | 2024–present |
| Media type | Print, audiobook, e-book |
The Captive's War is a series of science fiction novels, and related novellas and short stories by James S. A. Corey, the joint pen name of authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. After being announced in 2018 as a trilogy of novels,[1] the first novel, The Mercy of Gods, was released in 2024, followed by the novella Livesuit later that year. In 2026, the second novel, The Faith of Beasts was released. Both full novels became New York Times Best Sellers.[2][3]
In November 2024, it was announced that a TV series would be developed by Amazon MGM Studios and Expanding Universe.[4]
Development and production
The project was first announced in May 2018 as a new space opera trilogy.[1] James S.A. Corey would later state the idea behind the series was "the biblical Book of Daniel as a sci-fi story".[5]
On May 28, 2024, Polygon released an excerpt of The Mercy of Gods's first chapter ahead of the book's debut.[6]
Television adaptation
In 2024, the authors launched the production company Expanding Universe alongside The Expanse showrunner Naren Shankar and director Breck Eisner. Alongside the launch they announced that a television adaptation of The Captive's War would be developed with Amazon MGM Studios.[4][7] All four serve as executive producers, with Shankar and Eisner reprising their respective roles from The Expanse as showrunner and director. Additionally, Abraham, Franck and Shankar are acting as the show's writers.[4][7]
World-building
The series is centered on the Carryx, an empire which expands its power by conquering other species and exploiting their usefulness, if they have any. Every subjugated moiety has to prove its worth to the Carryx to ensure their continued existence.[8]
References
- 1 2 Liptak, Andrew (May 11, 2018). "The Expanse author James S.A. Corey is writing a new space opera trilogy". The Verge. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Combined Print & E-Book Fiction". The New York Times. August 25, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Combined Print & E-Book Fiction - Best Sellers - Books". The New York Times. 3 May 2026. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- 1 2 3 Maas, Jennifer (2024-11-21). "'The Expanse' Creators Set 'Captive's War' TV Series at Amazon, Launch New Media Company Expanding Universe (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- ↑ Liptak, Andrew (2026-04-18). "Power imbalance: James S.A. Corey on The Captives War, The Book of Daniel, and how the only way to survive an alien invasion might be appeasement". Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ Patches, Matt (May 28, 2024). "The first chapter of The Expanse team's new space opera, The Mercy of Gods, revealed". Polygon. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- 1 2 Templeton, Molly (November 21, 2024). "James S.A. Corey's New Book Series Is Getting an Adaptation From the Team Behind The Expanse TV Series". Reactor. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- ↑ Corey, James S.A. (2024). "12". The Mercy of Gods. Orbit.
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