THE MERCY OF GODS Captive's War, Book 1

Stellar narrator Jefferson Mays and bestselling author James S.A. Corey are in warp drive as they launch the first book of a planned trilogy set in the far future. This loose reinterpretation of the Book of Daniel begins on a planet settled long ago by humans. When the planet is invaded by a hostile force interested only in utility, selected people are transported to an alien planet. Gradually, they sort themselves out and begin to plot freedom. The dramatic and intellectually profound story incorporates a range of emotion and a full cast of human and nonhuman beings, enabling Mays to demonstrate his prowess. The narration matches the action; conversations are realistic; personalities are vibrant and distinct. Add Mays’s crystalline enunciation and agreeable timbre—and this is a winner. A.C.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2024 Best Audiobook © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2024]