Red Mars is the first book in the Mars Trilogy written by Kim Stanley Robinson. It is a space thriller mystery that explores the colonization and terraforming of Mars. The story follows a team of scientists and engineers as they struggle to transform the barren planet into a habitable environment. However, political tensions, personal conflicts, and mysterious occurrences threaten to derail their mission. Red Mars combines scientific realism, political intrigue, and mystery to create a captivating narrative that delves into the challenges and possibilities of colonizing another planet.