Gripping, realistic, and visionary Mars colonization sci-fi where science, power, and humanity collide.
In 2059, humans and sentient robot mecha have established a precarious foothold on the stark, unforgiving Red Planet. In a handful of aging research stations, they work to break Earth's grip and build an independent society - one grounded in cooperation, scientific ingenuity, and the desire to avoid mistakes of the past. Ailia Bax, a trauma-scarred war correspondent lands on Mars hoping to escape her demons and embrace a fresh start by chronicling their progress.
The Martians stand on the brink of transformation as they prepare to launch the boldest democratic project in the solar system. New engineering works rise from the dust to support a growing tourist economy. Phobos is being mined to feed orbital manufacturing, and the planet's knowledge workers have earned an enviable reputation on Earth for their pragmatic research, development, and commercialization prowess.
But against this backdrop of progressive ambition and gritty effort, internal divisions amongst the Martian pioneers surface, Earth authorities maneuver to reclaim control, and a wave of bombings threatens to shatter all hope of freedom.
As tensions between Mars and Earth careen toward breaking point, Ailia is drawn into the struggle. Distrusted by all but a handful of eclectic Martians, she is forced to choose sides. Told from Ailia's intimate first-person perspective, readers will experience the mounting crises where her decisions and sacrifices could determine the fate of this emergent world.
ABOUT EMERGENT MARS:
Brilliantly imagined Mars colony science fiction for fans of the Red Mars Trilogy, The Expanse, The Martian, Arthur C. Clarke, Greg Bear, and Brandon Q. Morris. Blending adventure, political intrigue, and thoughtful philosophical exploration, EMERGENT MARS delivers a slow-burn, character-driven narrative grounded in scientific speculation. It captures the tension, wonder, and hard choices that come with building a new society on an unforgiving planet.
PRAISE FOR EMERGENT MARS:
★★★★ "Emergent Mars is political science fiction in the best sense. If you enjoy thoughtful and thought-provoking science fiction, this book definitely fits the bill." —BOOKBUB Review
★★★★★ "It’s a great sci-fi novel that delves into human interaction, interaction with sapient AI and the politics/conflicts between Earth and Mars. Highly recommended." —GOODREADS Review
