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| Name | Aliases | Role |
|---|---|---|
Amos Burton Mechanic and general muscle aboard the Rocinante. A man who grew up in the worst conditions Baltimore had to offer and emerged without the capacity for moral judgment most people take for granted - he outsources that function to people he trusts. Straightforwardly violent when necessary, and deeply loyal to those he considers his people. | Timmy | Protagonist |
Erich A childhood associate of Amos Burton from Baltimore who rose from a crippled hacker to a powerful crime boss running a criminal organisation from the old arcology building. Despite his physical disability, he commands respect through intelligence and ruthlessness. | Supporting |
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
29 May 2014 | Publication | Received as one of the finest Expanse novellas for its portrait of Amos Burton's origins in the criminal underworld of Baltimore. Critics praised the specificity and darkness of the setting and the depth it gave to one of the series' most popular characters. It is consistently recommended as essential reading for readers who want to understand Amos beyond what the main novels reveal. |
Received as one of the finest Expanse novellas for its portrait of Amos Burton's origins in the criminal underworld of Baltimore. Critics praised the specificity and darkness of the setting and the depth it gave to one of the series' most popular characters. It is consistently recommended as essential reading for readers who want to understand Amos beyond what the main novels reveal.