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The Mercy of Gods, part of the Captive's War series, follows humanity’s struggle against the ancient Carryx empire, a hybrid of hive and empire that has waged conquest across the galaxy. The human planet Anjiin, whose history is shrouded in mystery, faces annihilation as the Carryx fleet lands and captures key individuals to serve on their homeworld. Amid academic intrigue and personal alliances, assassin Christian “Dafyd” Alkhor is taken from his assistant role at a scientific lab and thrust into the Carryx’s brutal contest among captive species. He and a select group must navigate this deadly competition and learn to manipulate the Carryx to secure humanity’s survival.
The novel blends space opera with high-stakes strategy, showcasing themes of survival, manipulation, and the burdens of leadership amidst galactic conflict.
First publish date: 2024
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: James S. A. Corey
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