Back to Mars – Fighting for Freedom (vol. II)

Children's Books Fantasy / Science Fiction

If they want a future in freedom, they’ll have to fight for it

It’s the year 2100, and 13-year-old earth-dweller Will is one of the richest and most famous children in the solar system. But suddenly, Will receives a call for help from his friends Jonto and Solnik: During a visit to the Mars colonies, they have been kidnapped by the ARES intelligence service for speaking out against the dictatorial regime on the Red Planet. The Earth’s government cannot do anything about it, so it’s up to Will and his friends to embark on an adventurous rescue mission that could turn the future of Mars upside down ...

  • A secret resistance group, nighttime rescue missions, adrenaline-fuelled pursuits and dangerous AI robots – Will and and his friends discover a fascinating world on Mars
  • Christian Linker masterfully incorporates highly topical and important subjects into an electrifying adventure story
  • »An exciting and clever sci-fi crime thriller that is also worth reading for teenagers and adults.« spiegel.de about vol. I
Christian Linker

Christian Linker, born in 1975, studied Theology in Bonn and worked in politics before dedicating himself fully to writing. His novels, which always grapple with controversial themes, have received numerous awards.

Back to Mars – Fighting for Freedom (vol. II)

If they want a future in freedom, they’ll have to fight for it

It’s the year 2100, and 13-year-old earth-dweller Will is one of the richest and most famous children in the solar system. But suddenly, Will receives a call for help from his friends Jonto and Solnik: During a visit to the Mars colonies, they have been kidnapped by the ARES intelligence service for speaking out against the dictatorial regime on the Red Planet. The Earth’s government cannot do anything about it, so it’s up to Will and his friends to embark on an adventurous rescue mission that could turn the future of Mars upside down ...

  • A secret resistance group, nighttime rescue missions, adrenaline-fuelled pursuits and dangerous AI robots – Will and and his friends discover a fascinating world on Mars
  • Christian Linker masterfully incorporates highly topical and important subjects into an electrifying adventure story
  • »An exciting and clever sci-fi crime thriller that is also worth reading for teenagers and adults.« spiegel.de about vol. I
Bibliographic Data
320 pages, ISBN: 978-3-423-76568-8
First published 2025