Cibola Burn (Expanse, #4)

by James S.A. Corey

“Alex isn’t the problem,” she said. “Let me tell you a little about Jim Holden.” “All right,” Havelock said. “He’s a good man, but he doesn’t turn on a dime. Right now, there’s a debate going on in his head. On the one hand, he was sent out here to make peace, and he wants to do that. On the other hand, he protects his own.” “His woman?” “His crew,” Naomi said, biting the words a little. “It’s going to take him a while to decide to stop doing what he agreed to do and just tip over the table.” Havelock’s hand terminal chimed. It was a reminder to review the next week’s schedules. Even in the depths of crises, minor office tasks demanded their tribute. He pulled up the scheduling grid. “You think he will, though,” Havelock said. “He’s got Amos with him,” Naomi said, as if that explained everything.