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STEP ONTO MARS, WHERE TENSIONS WITH EARTH ARE ABOUT TO IGNITE
In 2059, war-scarred reporter, Ailia Bax, lands on the stark, unforgiving Red Planet yearning to escape her demons and embrace a fresh start. Instead, she’s quickly swept into the gravitational pull of high-stakes interplanetary intrigue.
In the handful of settlements scattered across Mars, brave humans and self-aware robots struggle to shatter Earth’s repressive hold and carve out an independent future. Yet their quest to launch the biggest political experiment in the solar system is fraught with peril. How far will Earth's power brokers go to reclaim control? Can the Martians mend internal conflicts before freedom slips away? And is anywhere safe, with a terrorist bomber stalking their fledgling society?
In this cauldron of danger and upheaval, Ailia will labor to find her place. She will be dragged into a contest of loyalties and forced to choose sides. She will make decisions that could alter the fate of a burgeoning world.
But right now, she doesn’t know any of that. Right now, she doesn’t realize that the bomber—and Mars itself—might be trying to kill her.
ABOUT EMERGENT MARS: A Gripping, Realistic Vision of Humanity’s Struggle for Freedom on the Red Planet
Dive into a meticulously crafted, near-future saga where every twist of fate on Mars feels both grounded in reality and tantalizingly imaginative. Drawing inspiration from decades of real-world events, current technology and breakthrough research, this slow-burn narrative delivers scientific authenticity without demanding any advanced expertise. Whether you’re a seasoned fan of Mars epics, or stepping onto the Red Planet for the first time, prepare yourself for a riveting journey across a planet that may one day become our second home, where survival also means redefining the very essence of independence. Are you ready to take the plunge?
PRAISE FOR EMERGENT MARS:
★★★★ "Loved it! This is a deeply thought-out story. All of it felt realistic. It's a stunning depiction of what we could genuinely face in the next few decades and a valuable contribution to the growing canon of literature about the settlement of Mars." —Zoë Routh, author of The Olympus Project
★★★★★ "This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of humanity in space and the ethical questions that accompany our quest to explore new frontiers. I highly recommend it." —Doug Campbell, GOODREADS 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." —Christine Choptovy, GOODREADS Review
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Russell Kylford is the pseudonym of an indie author who writes science fiction with the precision of a lifelong scholar and the passion of a true futurist. Raised on Asimov, Clarke, Le Guin, Cherryh, Niven, McMaster Bujold, and Herbert, his obsession deepened over time into a connoisseur’s appreciation for Banks, Egan, Stephenson, and all of the many Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Award winners. With a background in applied science and technology management, he’s spent decades involved in industry regulation, crafting submissions and white papers to improve public policy. He lives in Canberra, Australia, with his wife, balancing future-space visions with watching stand-up comedy and bushwalking.
Visit Russell’s website: https://russellklyfordbooks.
