09/09/2026
DR MARS by Dr Ebrahim Samodien is a thought-provoking South African science-fiction novel that combines action, adventure and speculative science with powerful questions about humanity, technology and the future of our planet. Set against a world where Mars could once again become habitable, the story follows Dr Mars, a compassionate plant doctor, healer and scientist determined to bring biological life to the Red Planet, assisted by the young biology graduate Luca. Their vision soon puts them in direct conflict with AzTech, a powerful corporation intent on colonisation, control and the use of experimental technologies including genetic engineering and artificial intelligence. As the struggle for control intensifies, the novel explores greed, corporate power, AI, environmental responsibility, love and compassion, asking whether technology will ultimately serve humanity or control it. The book’s central idea—that “They fear love, for it creates a world beyond their control”—captures its deeper message about the power of human connection in a world increasingly shaped by technology and ambition. Dr Samodien, a biomedical scientist, life coach and Cape Flats Literary Award recipient, brings a distinctly thought-provoking perspective to this ambitious story. (Shofar Books) DR MARS is an intriguing choice for readers who enjoy science fiction with social commentary, ethical dilemmas, artificial intelligence and a distinctly human heart—and it is available to purchase at Sunset Books.
Now available at Sunset Books
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