Leviathan Wakes is a standalone novel and the first in the Expanse series whose sequels are Caliban’s War (2012), Abaddon’s Gate (2013), and six other books. Published on 15 June 2011 by Orbit Books this work has been awarded the Hugo Award for the best novel in 2012. James S. A. Corey’s book is a printed media product and is a science fiction novel.