Set on Mars, this is a thrilling, action-packed adventure that takes place during an eight-hour countdown. The stakes are high, and the body count potentially even higher, when an unlikely pair of teenagers are thrust together to save themselves and the planet.

In 2067, Mars has been colonised primarily by the Graves Corporation. Hunter Graves, an heir to the corporate empire, arrives at the United Nations base on Mars to surprise his mother and twin sister, but then there is an emergency evacuation and he is left behind. Also still on base is Cleo, an illegal stowaway hiding from debt collectors. When Cleo realises that the billionaire boy has been forgotten, she senses an opportunity – if she can save him, his family might be so grateful they will pay her or forgive her debt. Hunter and Cleo soon realise that the evacuation is a criminal operation and they are merely collateral damage. They will need to work together to outwit the criminals or die when the base explodes in eight hours.

This incredible space thriller has all the hallmarks of an Amie Kaufman bestseller – dual points of view, impossibly high stakes, sassy dialogue, and a star-crossed romance – that keep you rapidly turning the pages. Red Star Rebels is more fun than you could possibly imagine even if you were trying to survive on a Mars colony with minimal oxygen in 2067. Highly recommended for readers aged 12+ who like adventure, sci-fi or romance.