Red Mars is the first book in a science fiction trilogy written by Kim Stanley Robinson. The story is set in the near future and follows a team of scientists and engineers who are tasked with terraforming Mars. As political tensions rise and conflicts erupt, the scientists find themselves caught in a space war for control over the future of the red planet. Red Mars is a meticulously researched and thought-provoking novel that delves into the scientific, political, and social implications of colonizing another planet.