# The Sands of Mars

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- Book: [The Sands of Mars](https://www.bookquiver.com/arthur-c-clarke/the-sands-of-mars) ([The Sands of Mars.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/arthur-c-clarke/the-sands-of-mars.md))
- Authors: [Arthur C. Clarke](https://www.bookquiver.com/arthur-c-clarke)
- Publisher: gateway
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-05-7512-171-3
- Published: 2012-06-11
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

It is the twenty-first century. On Mars a dedicated group of pioneers - among them some of Earth's finest brains - struggle to change the face of the planet . . . Science fiction writer Martin Gibson finally gets a chance to visit the research colony on the Red Planet. It's a dream come true - until he discovers the difficulties and perils of survival on another world . . . and the very real terror it holds.