Book Discussion: Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey

Leviathan Wakes is the first novel in The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey, introducing a future where humanity has colonized the solar system but faces growing tensions between Earth, Mars, and the Asteroid Belt (the "Belters"). The story follows two main characters: Jim Holden, a ship's officer, and Joe Miller, a cynical detective, as they investigate a series of events that threaten to ignite a system-wide war. They uncover a conspiracy involving a dangerous alien technology called the protomolecule, which could destroy all of humanity.

TW: Body Horror, Death, Gore, War, Murder, Gun Usage, Suicidal Thoughts, Police Brutality, Genocide, Vomit, Alcoholism, Racism, Misogyny, Classism, Sexuality, Confinement, Medical Trauma