Iron Gold
In the epic next chapter of the Red Rising Saga, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Morning Star pushes the boundaries of one of the boldest series in fiction.
They call him father, liberator, warlord, Slave King, Reaper. But he feels a boy as he falls toward the war-torn planet, his armor red, his army vast, his heart heavy. It is the tenth year of war and the thirty-third of his life.
A decade ago Darrow was the hero of the revolution he believed would break the chains of the Society. But the Rising has shattered everything: Instead of peace and freedom, it has brought endless war. Now he must risk all he has fought for on one last desperate mission. Darrow still believes he can save everyone, but can he save himself?
And throughout the worlds, other destinies entwine with Darrow’s to change his fate forever:
A young Red girl flees tragedy in her refugee camp, and achieves for herself a new life she could never have imagined.
An ex-soldier broken by grief is forced to steal the most valuable thing in the galaxy — or pay with his life.
And Lysander au Lune, the heir in exile to the Sovereign, wanders the stars with his mentor, Cassius, haunted by the loss of the world that Darrow transformed, and dreaming of what will rise from its ashes.
Red Rising was the story of the end of one universe. Iron Gold is the story of the creation of a new one. Witness the beginning of a stunning new saga of tragedy and triumph from masterly New York Times bestselling author Pierce Brown.
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Pierce Brown
Pierce Brown is an author whose work has reshaped the landscape of modern science fiction, blending brutal action with profound philosophical musings on power, society, and freedom. Best known for his Red Rising series, Brown’s gripping tales of rebellion and survival in a brutal, hierarchical future have captivated readers worldwide, drawing them into a universe where every victory comes with a cost, and every betrayal stings deeply.
Born in 1988 in Denver, Colorado, Brown’s writing journey began with a fascination for the human spirit and the complexities of society. He was drawn to the idea of dystopian worlds not merely as settings for adventure but as mirrors reflecting our own struggles with inequality, power, and oppression. This thematic focus is at the heart of his Red Rising saga, where the fight for justice plays out across a harsh society divided into rigid color-coded classes. The series, beginning with Red Rising, follows the journey of Darrow, a low-born miner who becomes a revolutionary force in a society built on the backs of the oppressed.
Red Rising Saga
Pierce Brown’s Red Rising series is a pulse-pounding blend of science fiction, dystopian intrigue, and space opera, delivering a gripping tale of rebellion, power, and sacrifice. Set in a brutal caste-based society spread across the solar system, the saga follows Darrow, a young miner from Mars, as he rises from the lowest class to challenge the oppressive rule of the elite. With its masterful world-building, morally complex characters, and relentless twists, the series has captivated readers worldwide.
Red Rising Saga consists of six books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
