Red Rising (Red Rising Series Book 1)

Red Rising by Pierce Brown, a New York Times bestseller, introduces Darrow, a Red from the lowest caste in a color-coded society on Mars. Believing he’s helping terraform the planet for future generations, Darrow discovers humanity has already thrived on the surface, and Reds are enslaved by the ruling Gold caste.

Driven by justice and the memory of lost love, Darrow infiltrates the Institute, a brutal proving ground for the next generation of Golds, where he must compete for survival and the future of civilization. To defeat his oppressors, he must embrace cunning, strength, and even become one of them.

The novel blends high-stakes action, political intrigue, and a fight for freedom, drawing comparisons to The Hunger Games and Ender’s Game. Red Rising is the first installment in Pierce Brown’s acclaimed saga: Red Rising, Golden Son, Morning Star, Iron Gold, Dark Age, Light Bringer.