Defying Mars

A daring rescue. A forbidden mission. A young pilot caught between duty and love.

When sixteen-year-old pilot Jessamyn Jaarda disobeys orders to return to Earth, it’s not out of recklessness—it’s to save her brother. Ethan is in danger, and Jess will risk everything to bring him home. Across the void, Pavel, nephew to Earth’s iron-fisted Chancellor, must decide whether to protect his family’s secrets or fight for what’s right. As betrayals mount and powerful forces close in, Jess and Pavel join forces for a desperate rescue—one that could change the fate of two worlds.

Defying Mars—Book Two of the Saving Mars series—launches readers into a high-stakes sci-fi adventure packed with heart, heroism, and hope. Perfect for fans of classic space epics and modern character-driven stories, this gripping novel is ideal for ages 10–100 seeking clean, thought-provoking fiction with moral depth.