Red Mars, authored by Kim Stanley Robinson, is the first book in a trilogy that explores the colonization and terraforming of Mars. The story follows a group of scientists and engineers who are tasked with transforming the barren planet into a habitable environment. As they face numerous challenges and conflicts, including political rivalries and the ethics of altering another planet, the characters grapple with questions of identity, humanity, and the future of Mars. Red Mars is known for its meticulous scientific detail, its complex characters, and its exploration of the social and political implications of colonizing another planet.