Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey is out this week in stores! Jimmy Corey is, of course, the pseudonym for the highly acclaimed fantasy author Daniel Abraham and a newcomer to the SFF scene, Ty Franck. Both are writers of astonishing talent, imagination, and enthusiasm. They are also some of the hardest working men in the business. I highly recommend you pop over to John Scalzi’s Big Idea feature where I think James Corey lays out exactly what it is in his (their) writing that readers connect with. And it is, in short, an absolute dedication to delivering the most awesome story possible.

Writing genre fiction is undignified. Reading genre fiction is undignified. If we’re going to do this, it should be joyful. We should create a little literary pocket universe where we can shuck off the irony and defensiveness and care about these imaginary people, and weep for them, feel awe when they’re awed, triumph with them when they win, and grieve with them when they fail. If there is any sense of wonder to be had, it’s there. Wonder is what we come here for.

The reviews have been extraordinary and the level of buzz and excitement for this science fiction debut is simply palpable.

“Leviathan Wakes is as close as you’ll get to a Hollywood blockbuster in book form… a fun ride and the perfect thing for a long summer afternoon by the beach or the air conditioner.” — io9

“Riveting interplanetary thriller…strong characterization and excellent world-building will have readers jonesing for the planned sequels.” — PW Starred Review

“A huge, churning, relentlessly entertaining melodrama buoyed by confidence that human values will prevail.” — Kirkus

“A slick, fast-paced, old-fashioned yarn featuring political intrigue, an interesting debate about freedom of information and alien biotechnology. Great fun.” — The Guardian (UK)

“It is Star Wars freed of budgetary constraints…epic space adventure sans the need for a physics degree. Leviathan Wakes is approachable, easy-to-read, and entertaining. It is complicated enough to hold interest, peopled with interesting, likable, and ideologically different protagonists, and full of the good vs. evil that is so comforting to read about in a real world of uncertain futures. And of course, there are vomit zombies.” — Grasping for the Wind

“Blending suspense, horror, space opera, and mystery – this first installment is one no science fiction fan will want to miss.” — scifichick.com

“Top-notch space opera … in an original tale that features a compelling plot and achingly believable characters.” — Library Journal (Starred Review)

“The Expanse is a series that’ll make a bit of a splash, and it’s time to fasten your seat belts: you’re in for a great ride.” — SF Signal

“A ridiculously entertaining space opera…a relentless, page-turning novel with some great character-building.” — The Wertzone

Leviathan Wakes is out now! We also have wallpaper downloads of the awesome artwork available here.