Golden Son

Synopsis

Ender's Game meets The Hunger Games in MORNING STAR , the second in an extraordinary trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of RED RISING.

'I'm still playing games. This is just the deadliest yet.'

Darrow is a rebel forged by tragedy. For years he and his fellow Reds worked the mines, toiling to make the surface of Mars inhabitable. They were, they believed, mankind's last hope. Until Darrow discovered that it was all a lie, and that the Red were nothing more than unwitting slaves to an elitist ruling class, the Golds, who had been living on Mars in luxury for generations.

In RED RISING, Darrow infiltrated Gold society, to fight in secret for a better future for his people. Now fully embedded amongst the Gold ruling class, Darrow continues his dangerous work to bring them down from within. It's a journey that will take him further than he's ever been before - but is Darrow truly willing to pay the price that rebellion demands?

A life-or-death tale of vengeance with an unforgettable hero at its heart, Golden Son guarantees Pierce Brown's continuing status as one of fiction's most exciting new voices.

Summary

Chapter 1: A Rift Between Worlds

* Darrow and the Sons of Ares are preparing for a mission on Mercury.
* Darrow fears a betrayal from the Jackal, his former mentor.
* Real Example: Darrow's paranoia and mistrust reflect the tension and uncertainty of a revolution on the brink of a major conflict.

Chapter 2: The Obsidian Key

* Darrow infiltrates a Gold compound on Mercury and discovers the Obsidian Key, a powerful artifact.
* Eo, a mysterious Gold woman, helps Darrow escape.
* Real Example: The Obsidian Key symbolizes the secrets and power hidden within the Gold society, as well as the potential for alliances across social divides.

Chapter 3: The Shadow of the Jackal

* Darrow confronts the Jackal, who reveals his true motives.
* The Jackal believes that revolution is impossible and seeks to control the Golds under his own rule.
* Real Example: The Jackal's cynicism and ambition demonstrate the allure of power and the obstacles to overthrowing a tyrannical system.

Chapter 4: The Shield and the Sword

* Darrow and the Sons of Ares launch an attack on Mars, aiming to capture the Red Queen.
* The Jackal interferes, forcing Darrow to make a difficult choice.
* Real Example: Darrow's decision to prioritize the mission over his own safety shows the sacrifices necessary for revolutionary leadership.

Chapter 5: The Legacy of Pyrrhus

* Darrow and Eo escape from Mars and seek sanctuary with Pyrrhus, a former Gold general.
* Pyrrhus reveals the true history of the Golds and the secrets of the Institute.
* Real Example: The disclosure of the Golds' past casts doubt on their authority and opens up new possibilities for resistance.

Chapter 6: The House of Augustus

* Darrow and Eo infiltrate the House of Augustus, the most powerful Gold family.
* They witness the corruption and decadence that has consumed the Gold society.
* Real Example: The House of Augustus symbolizes the excess and moral decay that have led to the Golds' downfall.

Chapter 7: The Heir of Ares

* Darrow emerges as the true Heir of Ares, a legendary Red general.
* He rallies the Sons of Ares and prepares them for a final confrontation with the Golds.
* Real Example: Darrow's transformation into a charismatic leader demonstrates the power of embracing one's heritage and inspiring others to follow.

Chapter 8: The Battle of Titan's Crater

* The Sons of Ares and the Golds engage in a climactic battle on Titan's Crater.
* Darrow faces off against the Jackal in a duel for the fate of the revolution.
* Real Example: The Battle of Titan's Crater represents the culmination of the struggle between oppressors and the oppressed, testing the limits of human endurance and the resilience of the revolutionary spirit.