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Caliban's War

The Expanse, Book 2

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Caliban's War

By: James S. A. Corey
Narrated by: Jefferson Mays
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For someone who didn't intend to wreck the solar system's fragile balance of power, Jim Holden did a pretty good job of it. While Earth and Mars have stopped shooting each other, the core alliance is shattered. The outer planets and the Belt are uncertain in their new - possibly temporary - autonomy.

Then, on one of Jupiter's moons, a single super-soldier attacks, slaughtering soldiers of Earth and Mars indiscriminately and reigniting the war. The race is on to discover whether this is the vanguard of an alien army or if the danger lies closer to home.

©2012 Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck (P)2015 Hachette Audio Adventure Fantasy Hard Science Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera

Critic Reviews

"This breakneck tale will have readers itching for book three." (Publishers Weekly)

"Great characters, excellent dialogue, memorable fights, freakish experiments, and twisty-turny mysteries... Only an excellent book series can pull them all off, and the Expanse will definitely be added to the shortlist of science fiction tales that manage to do so" (Wired.com)

"Those who enjoyed the first book will enjoy Caliban's War as much, if not more... A crackingly enjoyable read." (SFF World)
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I fell in love with the tv series when I discovered it on iTunes and was so excited when I realised the books were available on audible. It didn’t matter that I had some character visuals from the show, mostly they were pretty good. I’m just so glad I could listen to it from the start again and relive it knowing there is more to come!
This book and the awesome characters have kept me company for many sleepless nights and beach walks.
The narrator is one of the very best I have ever heard and I usually prefer British narrators. His voice was soothing in the early hours and subtle with the characters, yet distinct enough to bring them to life in their unique ways.
I felt completely drawn into this epic story, such a wonderful escape into a whole new universe, so vivid the settings and the characters, their struggles, relationships and the humour all just in reach of reality. Absolutely brilliant, I want to savour what is yet to come...

Just wow!

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You've just got to love a really well written space saga. This book has compelling characters, a rich universe and an awesome complication. I highly recommend a listen or read.

A really good story.

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This series is kicking off. I really connect and like all the characters, the narration is so well done it really gives the story the full attention it deserves well done to all

Epic space novel

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I started listening to the audiobooks after getting hooked on the show. The books do not disappoint.

I’m hooked

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Great series. I'm looking forward to the next book. I really liked the characters.

great story and Sifi

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An engaging space opera. The audiobook has amazing production value. I really have nothing bad to say about it. I'm going to listen to the next one now.

Great Story Amazing Narration

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brilliant follow up to the last book. The stakes just keep getting higher and higher

Must read Scifi

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Loved the first book? You'll love this one too. New mission for Jim Holden and his crew that ties into the overall storyline of the series. New and interesting characters and more information about the backgrounds of existing characters. Has some hard science and some magic (because humans don't understand the protomolecule's abilities it seems like magic). You could complain about the stupidity of some of the villains but I let that slide. Voice performance was excellent. Jefferson Mays can do different voices without relying on out of place accents (unless it's warrented). My audible credit arrived just in time for me to get the third book in the series.

More of everything

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It's developing really well, this series.
Expanding on first book in a really cool direction. Don't want to give anything away, but if you enjoyed first book, you'll love this even more.
Narrator is great.

Good stuff again.

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This book series is incredible and Jefferson Mays is the best narrator I've ever heard! Loved every minute!

Incredible

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