Red State Mars

For generations, the Newcastles, Mackenzies, Atkinses, Hyltons, and Hollinses have endured the hard red soil of Mars--surviving by individual grit, intense family loyalty, and free-market trade. Scarred by World War III and its long, violent aftermath, they built farms, raised domes, forged alliances, and carried old grudges to a new world. Trade with the nearby Chinese enclaves brought prosperity for a time. But then trade becomes tribute--and tribute becomes force.