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. When a mysterious alien substance is discovered, it sets off a chain of events that leads to a space war between Earth, Mars, and the Belt. Leviathan Wakes is a thrilling and action-packed novel that combines elements of space opera, mystery, and political intrigue.