The sun is expanding, and by 2213 it has already engulfed the earth. Humanity had to overcome their petty differences and find a way to live on Mars or die, but Mars won't be safe for much longer either.
After a few decades on Mars, scientists have discovered a potential new home, Aaru 5. They will need to do some terraforming and atmosphere manipulation to make things really habitable, but it's the only option. Almost everyone is already gone, headed out into the unknown in vast Starliners that can transport 100 million people. They will be in stasis for most of the journey, so it will only feel like a few months even though it will be hundreds of years.
Liam and his family are on the last Starliner because his parents are part of the research team working on a cloud-seeding problem for Aaru, and they are working feverishly to complete the project before Red Line, the moment when increasing solar storms will make Mars uninhabitable.
Liam and his best friend Phoebe, whose parents are working on the same project have mixed feelings about leaving Mars. They are excited about the new adventure, but they've never known life on earth. Mars is home.
It's the last day on Mars, and Phoebe and Liam have the opportunity for a last minute adventure. They make a startling discovery. After all the research into finding a new home there has been no evidence of intelligent alien life, but now they have found exactly that and practically their own back yard!
Kevin Emerson's new book is thrilling science fiction perfect for middle school. Full of adventure, danger, and shocking reveals, this is a great series opener, and I'm only disappointed that I have to wait for book two. Highly recommended!
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