Red Mars is the first book in a science fiction trilogy written by Kim Stanley Robinson. It takes place in the near future and follows a group of scientists and engineers who are tasked with terraforming Mars. As they work to transform the planet into a habitable environment, they face numerous challenges and conflicts, both scientific and political. Red Mars is a meticulously researched and detailed exploration of the scientific, social, and political implications of colonizing another planet. It delves into themes of human nature, environmentalism, and the ethics of colonization.