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Synopsis
When Captain Jim Holden's ice miner stumbles across a derelict, abandoned ship, he uncovers a secret that threatens to throw the entire system into war. Attacked by a stealth ship belonging to the Mars fleet, Holden must find a way to uncover the motives behind the attack, stop a war and find the truth behind a vast conspiracy that threatens the entire human race.
Is Leviathan Wakes appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This space opera contains strong violence with deaths and combat scenes, pervasive strong language, and mature political themes involving conspiracy and war. Brief sexual content is present but not graphic.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include death, mass death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love epic space adventures with complex political intrigue, mysteries that span the solar system, and diverse characters will be hooked.