"In the future, when mankind has spread across the stars, the hierarchy of man is dictated by the color of one's caste. The Golds rule all, but what will happen when one falls for a lowly Red? See how a forbidden love will set the course of events for the future and lead to the formation of the formidable Sons of Ares!"--Dust jacket.

Title from t.p. verso. "Collection contains material originally published in magazine form as Pierce Brown's Red Rising: Sons of Ares issues 1-6"--T.p. verso. "Based on the novels by Pierce Brown." "A prequel to the New York Times bestselling series"--Dust jacket. "Rated T+ suggested for teens and up"--Dust jacket.