On a mission to establish humanity’s first foothold on Mars, biologist Anna Schweitzer and her small crew face the ultimate test of survival. Far from home and cut off from reliable support, they must contend with the harsh realities of the Red Planet and the growing realization that someone may want them to fail.
With the first Mars base struggling to survive, the story shifts focus to those pulling the strings back on Earth – and to an isolated, desperate survivor on the Red Planet. As hidden agendas collide and new threats emerge, the line between ally and enemy blurs. Despite the best efforts of an unlikely new champion, treachery runs wild.
As their protection fades, supporters of the fractured Mars mission endure direct attacks with disastrous consequences. Data engineer Kate Gunn pursues answers about a high-profile aircraft explosion, only to be drawn into a dangerous new alliance that could reshape humanity’s future. Assisted by a furry friend, David infiltrates the enemy’s organization, walking a razor’s edge between discovery and betrayal as he undermines their plans from within.
