Red Hope — John Dreese

For two million years, Mars has hidden a secret. Two hours ago, the Curiosity Rover found it. With less than a year to prepare, four modern-day astronauts are asked to leave their families behind and risk their lives on what will become the most important expedition mankind has ever launched. With time running out, the fate of humanity rests in the hands of four doomed astronauts.

RED HOPE is the first book of a fast-paced two-novel series. It has an entertaining ending with a mild cliffhanger leading into the second book which is being written right now. RED HOPE is intended for a general audience - you won't need a calculator or a slide rule to enjoy this adventure!