Book Review: Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey

This is the first book of The Expanse series, which is very well regarded among sci-fi fans. I recently watched the TV show, which is surprisingly good, and decided to go back and read the series. I had read the first and second novels, but stopped along time ago. With an upcoming RPG videogame by Owlcat Studios, this seemed like a good time to brush up on the books. Here's the Goodreads blurb:

James S.A. Corey delivers compelling SF that ranks with the best in the field. In Leviathan Wakes, ice miner Jim Holden is making a haul from the rings of Saturn when he and his crew encounter an abandoned ship, the Scopuli. Uncovering a terrifying secret, Jim bears the weight of impending catastrophe. At the same time, a detective has been hired by well-heeled parents to find a missing girl, and the investigator’s search leads him right to the Scopuli.

Read on for my spoiler-free review.