John T. Carp, a brilliant engineer and reluctant hero, whose unwavering courage and innovative spirit ignite a flame of resistance. As the war rages, John and his fellow colonists face unimaginable challenges, their bonds of friendship and love tested to the breaking point. But amidst the chaos and despair, a glimmer of hope emerges. A new technology, a daring plan, a final stand against the encroaching darkness. The fate of Mars, and perhaps humanity itself, hangs in the balance.