The Expanse: Leviathan Wakes, written by James S.A. Corey, is the first book in the bestselling science fiction series that inspired the hit TV show. Set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, the story follows a detective and a ship's captain as they unravel a conspiracy that threatens the fragile peace between Earth, Mars, and the Belt. With its gritty realism, complex characters, and thrilling space battles, The Expanse: Leviathan Wakes has gained a dedicated fanbase.