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The last words of a character in this book series are “I am a monster”, which to her signify that she is not afraid. (-5[1])Two children named Cara and Xan are experimented on by Paulo Cortázar in this series to develop a treatment that makes Winston Duarte immortal. A reporter named Monica Stuart is a recurring character in this series, in which spacecraft are propelled by hyper-efficient fusion engines called (15[1])(*) Epstein drives. In this series’ first book, (10[1])Protogen orchestrates a false flag operation framing the MCRN for destroying the ice hauler Canterbury, before releasing the protomolecule (-5[1])on Eros Station. For 10 points, Ty Frank and Daniel Abraham used the pseudonym James S. A. Corey to write what sci-fi series following the crew of the Rocinante led by James Holden? (10[1]0[5])■END■

ANSWER: The Expanse
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