The Martian

2011

Stranded on Mars, Mark Watney is completely alone and with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive. Abandoned by his crewmates, who believed him dead in a dust storm, Mark is now facing incredible odds against a hostile environment. But Mark is not a quitter, and he's not ready to give up yet. Armed with his ingenuity, engineering skills, and a dogged refusal to die, Mark confronts one obstacle after another in his desperate fight for survival. From cultivating food in a lifeless planet to driving around Mars in search of equipment that will allow him to reach NASA's next Mars mission, Mark uses all his skills to make a home on the Red Planet. This gripping and entertaining sci-fi novel is filled with humor, optimism, and a celebration of human ingenuity that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.