South to Propontis

On the red‑dust plains of Mars, teenage Don Moffat has spent his life digging for diamonds in a harsh desert that borders the glittering capital, Propontis. When his own uncle, a once‑trusted mentor, turns on him with a cold, electronic pistol, Don’s world collapses in an instant. Barely escaping death, he finds unexpected allies—two strangers with a mysterious agenda—who whisk him away from the ruinous hut.

Now, with his beloved iguana Gecko in tow, Don must decide whether to trust these enigmatic men and join their perilous trek toward Propontis—a city rumored to hold water, wealth, and a chance at a new life. The journey will test his survival instincts, force him to confront the ruthless politics of Martian mining towns, and reveal that the desert hides more than just sand. Listeners are drawn into a tense, gritty adventure that balances raw danger with the faint hope of redemption.