Red Rising

Darrow is a Red—part of the lowest caste in a color-coded society stretched across the solar system. Deep beneath the surface of Mars, he and his fellow laborers mine tirelessly, believing their sacrifice is building a better world for future generations. But it’s all a lie.

Mars has been terraformed for years. The surface is home to opulent cities ruled by the Golds, a genetically-engineered elite who have enslaved the Reds to maintain their empire. When Darrow discovers the truth, he’s thrust into a world of deception, rebellion and sacrifice.

Driven by vengeance and the dream of justice, Darrow undergoes a dangerous transformation to infiltrate the Golds’ most elite training ground: the Institute. There, the children of the ruling class are forged into ruthless leaders in a brutal, warlike arena that mirrors the empire they are destined to control.

To dismantle their world, Darrow must first survive it—and become the kind of monster he’s sworn to destroy.

A New York Times Bestseller.