New novel · 2026
The Faith of Beasts
2026 novel by James S.A. Corey
Summary
The Faith of Beasts is a 2026 science fiction novel by American authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, writing under the pen name James S. A. Corey. It is the second main entry in the The Captive's War trilogy. It was preceded by The Mercy of Gods and the novella Livesuit. The novel continues the story of Dafyd Alkhor and his fellow humans as they navigate their new lives as slaves in the empire of the alien Carryx after their home planet was conquered and subjugated. As their assigned roles under Carryx rule evolve, they must navigate the risks and opportunities that these changes present. Besides Dafyd, they add alongside the points-of-views of Jessyn Kaul, Surur: A keeper-librarian, Campar, and The Swarm: A biological spy created by the Carryx’s enemies and currently in the form of Jellit. The book was released on April 14, 2026, by Orbit Books.
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