The Mercy of Gods

About the book

The Mercy of Gods is a 2024 science fiction novel by American authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, writing under the pseudonym James S. A. Corey. It is the first book in The Captive's War trilogy. The novel is set in a distant future a human-settled planet has been conquered by an alien race called the Carryx. The story follows Dafyd Alkhor, a human research assistant, as he and his fellow captives struggle to survive under alien rule while maintaining their humanity. The Mercy of Gods has been praised for its world-building, character development, and exploration of themes such as resistance and individuality under authoritarian regimes.