Publisher's Synopsis
Desperation has become a way of life for people on an overpopulated Earth. In a world that places a high value on wealth and a cheap price on human life, you take what is left; even if it is a shanty underground, crawling with bugs and covered in rot.
In this dystopian space opera, Xan aches to break away from the chains that destiny has shackled upon him, not just for himself, but also to redeem his family from poverty and give them the life they deserve. As various advertisements fight for his attention, only one stands out to him: a new life on Mars. The golden land of promise and opportunity - but can he journey so far away, against his parents's wishes, to find love, financial success, and a new beginning?
The Last Martian Sunset explores the systemic inequalities of the world through class, religion and nepotism. In this emotionally charged epic, Vassa creates a dynamic that touches on what it means to be human and where we could be heading. Take destiny into your own hands and discover the secrets within yourself and upon the red planet.
