Leviathan Wakes is the first book in The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey. This space opera follows the intertwining stories of a detective and a spaceship captain as they uncover a conspiracy that threatens the fragile peace between Earth, Mars, and the Belt. With its fast-paced action, gritty realism, and complex characters, Leviathan Wakes is a thrilling space pirate adventure that explores themes of political power, social inequality, and the human desire for exploration and discovery.