Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey is the first book in The Expanse series, set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system.
The story follows two main characters, Jim Holden, a spaceship captain, and Detective Miller, who are drawn into a conspiracy that could ignite a war between Earth, Mars, and the asteroid belt. The novel blends elements of space opera, noir, and political intrigue.
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