Years ago, the race to colonize Mars cost the life of a man protecting his son. That boy would become the trusted diplomat Ambassador Benton Hawkes - who has never forgotten his father's sacrifice and never let go his hatred of Mars. One of the last honest men, he has made powerful enemies - who have sent him to start a war between two nations. It would be best for him if he did. But an honest man rarely does what's best for himself.
Years ago, the race to colonize Mars cost the life of a man protecting his son. That boy would become the trusted diplomat Ambassador Benton Hawkes - who has never forgotten his father's sacrifice and never let go his hatred of Mars. One of the last honest men, he has made powerful enemies - who have sent him to start a war between two nations. It would be best for him if he did. But an honest man rarely does what's best for himself.