Darrow is a Redpart of the lowest caste in a color-coded society stretched across the solar system. Deep beneath the surface of Mars, he and his fellow laborers mine tirelessly, believing their sacrifice is building a better world for future generations.But its all a lie.

Mars has been terraformed for years. The surface is home to opulent cities ruled by the Golds, a genetically-engineered elite who have enslaved the Reds to maintain their empire. When Darrow discovers the truth, hes thrust into a world of deception, rebellion and sacrifice.

Driven by vengeance and the dream of justice, Darrow undergoes a dangerous transformation to infiltrate the Golds most elite training ground: the Institute. There, the children of the ruling class are forged into ruthless leaders in a brutal, warlike arena that mirrors the empire they are destined to control.

To dismantle their world, Darrow must first survive itand become the kind of monster hes sworn to destroy.

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