Red Mars is a captivating space thriller mystery book written by Kim Stanley Robinson. It is the first book in the Mars Trilogy and 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. However, as they face numerous challenges and conflicts, a mystery unfolds that threatens to disrupt their mission. Red Mars combines scientific accuracy with compelling characters and intricate world-building, making it a must-read for fans of space thrillers and hard science fiction.