The Interplanetary Expedition of Mars Patel

By Sheela Chari

Part of the Mars Patel series

On Mars, colonists and rebels clash. Can secrets be uncovered before it's too late?

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304 pages· 52,722 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Mars Patel arrives on the red planet, only to find a colony divided. As tech-savvy settlers and rebellious factions vie for control, Mars and his friends must navigate hidden agendas and dangerous alliances. With the enigmatic Fang leading a desperate group back to Earth, Mars seeks the truth behind Oliver Pruitt's mysterious plans. In a world of advanced technology and lurking threats, can Mars uncover the secrets that could change everything? This thrilling adventure, filled with suspense and unexpected twists, challenges Mars to survive and discover the real reason he's been brought to Mars.

From the publisher

Mars is on Mars! But as techie colonists and scrappy rebels clash, can Mars and his friends survive long enough to discover the planet’s dark secrets? Based on Season 2 of the Peabody Award-winning podcast. Six months ago, Mars Patel boarded a spaceship to travel to Oliver Pruitt’s colony on the planet Mars, and now he’s finally there. The journey gave Mars lots of time to bond with his copilots, but Mars and his new friends soon discover that Pruitt’s colonists aren’t the only people living on the inhospitable planet. A splinter group, led by the mysterious Fang, are desperate to go back to Earth–and they don’t care who they hurt in the process. Amid the slick subterranean colony filled with rules and giant, terrifying tardigrades who poop a lot, Mars searches for answers about Oliver Pruitt’s supposed plans–and the real reason the eccentric billionaire has been so invested in him all this time. Featuring thrilling technology, a diverse cast, and a gripping plot, this extraterrestrial adventure, a follow-up to The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel, is also based on the popular and award-winning podcast.

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