Following the collapse of the Russian outpost, a desperate distress signal reached not only the Chinese base, but also the Americans. Bound by political rivalry and strict corporate orders, the American crew at Minos Settlement were explicitly forbidden from offering aid. But some lines can't be ignored.

In Scene 6 of Icarus, part of The Mars Chronicles, Susan Morgan leads a covert strategy session inside the Minos Settlement. As tensions rise on Mars, a secret network of carved shelters offers hope—and risk. Discover how the American team plans to outmaneuver global surveillance.

Scene 7 of Icarus, the novel unfolding within The Mars Chronicles, explores the emotional distance between Earth and Mars. Emily Everhart, grounded in New York, fights political battles to protect the mission—while David, stationed on Mars, bears the physical and moral weight of survival. A quiet, intimate conversation reveals what’s truly at stake.