The Mercy of Gods

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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Expanse comes a spectacular new space opera depicting humanity's struggle for survival in an ancient war. The Carryx, a formidable empire, have long waged wars of conquest, enslaving or annihilating species across the galaxy. Now, they face a relentless enemy, and humanity's fate on the planet Anjiin hangs in the balance. Dafyd Alkhor, an assistant to a brilliant scientist, is drawn into a conflict he barely comprehends when Carryx ships attack, decimating the human population and abducting Anjiin's brightest minds, including him. Thrust into a deadly competition against other captive species, they must navigate a perilous struggle for survival, where failure means extinction. Dafyd and his companions realize they must understand and manipulate the Carryx to endure. With a noble yet doomed human rebellion on one side and lethal enemies on the other, they pay a heavy price to gain the trust of their captors. Dafyd, an ordinary man, finds himself at the center of events far beyond his control, destined to become both the champion and betrayer of humanity, as well as the most reviled figure in history. This marks the beginning of his extraordinary journey.