Leviathan Wakes is the first book in The Expanse series written by James S.A. Corey. Set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, the story follows a detective and a spaceship captain as they unravel a conspiracy that threatens the fragile peace between Earth, Mars, and the Belt. Leviathan Wakes combines elements of space opera, noir detective fiction, and political intrigue. It is a gripping and fast-paced novel that will leave you wanting more.