Red Mars is the first book in the Mars Trilogy, a space thriller mystery written by Kim Stanley Robinson. The story takes place in the near future and follows a team of scientists and engineers tasked with terraforming Mars. As they struggle to transform the barren planet into a habitable environment, political tensions, personal conflicts, and mysterious accidents threaten to derail their mission. Red Mars combines scientific realism, political intrigue, and captivating mystery, offering readers a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's future in space.