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 two main characters: Jim Holden, an officer on an ice hauler, and Miller, a detective on Ceres Station. When a mysterious alien substance is discovered, Holden and Miller find themselves caught in a conspiracy that could lead to war between Earth, Mars, and the Belt. With its blend of space opera and noir detective elements, Leviathan Wakes offers a thrilling and suspenseful read.