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Nemesis Games
Fifth Expanse novel. The crew of the Rocinante splits up for private reasons, each member heading to a different world, just as old threats stir and the balance among Earth, Mars and the Belt starts to slip.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2015
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 532
- Format
- Book 5 of 9 in The Expanse
Read this if you like a long space-opera series that gives each member of the crew their own storyline.
Skip this if you haven't read the earlier books, because this one draws heavily on what came before.
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Quick answers about Nemesis Games
- What is Nemesis Games about?
- Fifth Expanse novel. The crew of the Rocinante splits up for private reasons, each member heading to a different world, just as old threats stir and the balance among Earth, Mars and the Belt starts to slip.
- Who should read Nemesis Games?
- Read it if you like a long space-opera series that gives each member of the crew their own storyline. Skip it if you haven't read the earlier books, because this one draws heavily on what came before.
- How long and how fast is Nemesis Games?
- It is a fast-paced, long read of about 532 pages, first published in 2015.
- Does Nemesis Games have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death.
- Can I borrow Nemesis Games for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Nemesis Games; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Nemesis Games?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Forever War, Red Rising, Hyperion.
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