An alien artifact working through its program under the clouds of Venus has emerged to build a massive structure outside the orbit of Uranus: a gate that leads into a starless dark. Jim Holden and the crew of the Rocinante are part of a vast flotilla of scientific and military ships going out to examine the artefact. But behind the scenes, a complex plot is unfolding, with the destruction of Holden at its core.
James S.A. Corey is the pen name used by collaborators [Daniel Abraham][1] and [Ty Franck][2].
The first and last name are taken from Abraham's and Franck's middle names, respectively, and S.A. are the initials of Abraham's daughter.
[1]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL1427729A
[2]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL7523472A
