Red Rising

(Book #1 in the Red Rising series)

by Pierce Brown

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Book Overview: Red Rising

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – Pierce Brown’s relentlessly entertaining debut channels the excitement of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card.

“Red Rising ascends above a crowded dystopian field.”–USA Today

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR– Entertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, Shelf Awareness

“I live for the dream that my children will be born free,” she says. “That they will be what they like. That they will own the land their father gave them.”
“I live for you,” I say sadly.
Eo kisses my cheek. “Then you must live for more.”

Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations. Yet he toils willingly, trusting that his blood and sweat will one day result in a better world for his children.

But Darrow and his kind have been betrayed. Soon he discovers that humanity reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and lush wilds spread across the planet. Darrow–and Reds like him–are nothing more than slaves to a decadent ruling class.

Inspired by a longing for justice, and driven by the memory of lost love, Darrow sacrifices everything to infiltrate the legendary Institute, a proving ground for the dominant Gold caste, where the next generation of humanity’s overlords struggle for power. He will be forced to compete for his life and the very future of civilization against the best and most brutal of Society’s ruling class. There, he will stop at nothing to bring down his enemies . . . even if it means he has to become one of them to do so.

Praise for Red Rising

“[A] spectacular adventure . . . one heart-pounding ride . . . Pierce Brown’s dizzyingly good debut novel evokes The Hunger Games, Lord of the Flies, and Ender’s Game. . . . [ Red Rising] has everything it needs to become meteoric.” —Entertainment Weekly

“Ender, Katniss, and now Darrow.” –Scott Sigler

” Red Rising is a sophisticated vision. . . . Brown will find a devoted audience.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch

Don’t miss any of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Saga:
RED RISING – GOLDEN SON – MORNING STAR – IRON GOLD – DARK AGE – LIGHT BRINGER

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Editorial Reviews

“[A] spectacular adventure . . . one heart-pounding ride . . . Pierce Brown’s dizzyingly good debut novel evokes The Hunger Games, Lord of the Flies, and Ender’s Game. . . . [ Red Rising] has everything it needs to become meteoric.” –Entertainment Weekly

“[A] top-notch debut novel . . . Red Rising ascends above a crowded dystopian field.” –USA Today

” Red Rising is a sophisticated vision. . . . Brown will find a devoted audience.” –Richmond Times-Dispatch

“A story of vengeance, warfare and the quest for power . . . reminiscent of The Hunger Games and Game of Thrones.” –Kirkus Reviews

“Fast-paced, gripping, well-written–the sort of book you cannot put down. I am already on the lookout for the next one.” –Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of The Sword of Shannara

“Pierce Brown has done an astounding job at delivering a powerful piece of literature that will definitely make a mark in the minds of readers.” –The Huffington Post

“Compulsively readable and exceedingly entertaining . . . a must for both fans of classic sci-fi and fervent followers of new school dystopian epics .” –Examiner

“[A] great debut . . . The author gathers a spread of elements together in much the same way George R. R. Martin does.” –Tordotcom

“Very ambitious . . . a natural for Hunger Games fans of all ages.” –Booklist

“Ender, Katniss, and now Darrow: Pierce Brown’s empire-crushing debut is a sprawling vision.” –Scott Sigler, New York Times bestselling author of Pandemic

“A Hollywood-ready story with plenty of action and thrills.” –Publishers Weekly

“Reminiscent of . . . Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games . . . [ Red Rising] will captivate readers and leave them wanting more.” –Library Journal (starred review)

About the Author

Pierce Brown

Pierce Brown, an American author best known for his riveting and sophisticated science fiction series, ‘Red Rising’, has remarkably influenced the genre with his distinctive storytelling style. A prodigious talent hailed for his literary prowess, he was born on January 28, 1988, in Denver, Colorado, and grew up in seven different states, developing an enriching multicultural perception.

Townsend Harris High School was part of his early education before moving on to Pepperdine University, where Brown earned his degree in Political Science and Economics. The diverse settings of his youth and his academic background in politics and economics have significantly contributed to his innate ability to create intricate, multifaceted storylines, wrapped in social commentary.

Although it was not until he was in his mid-twenties that Brown published his first novel known as the ‘Red Rising’. This debut work captured a global audience’s attention, quickly ascending to the New York Times Bestseller list, thereby setting off a phenomenal series that has since been translated into thirty-three languages. His science fiction work blends elements of dystopia and adventure, creating an alluring narrative texture that resonates with a wide demographic of readers.

Notably, beyond his work in the realm of fiction, Pierce Brown’s literary expertise extends into screenwriting as well. His varied career features stints with NBC and Paradigm Talent Agency. His versatile experience in different fields of writing, combined with his evident creativity, cements his standing as a multitalented writer with an engaging voice.

His influential work has secured him a prominent place in modern American literature, continuously challenging and expanding the boundaries of the science fiction genre. Through his richly conceived characters and meticulously crafted universes, Pierce Brown invites readers into narratives that are simultaneously thought-provoking and deeply entertaining.

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