04 - Mists of Mars by George A. Whittington

Step into a reimagined Wild West set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Martian landscape, where the law is dictated by those wielding the most formidable weapons‚Aîbe they guns, ships, or something far more enigmatic. In this thrilling narrative, the Martians serve as stand-ins for Indigenous Americans as Barry Williams, a special investigator for the Terrestrial Bureau of Martian Affairs, uncovers the harsh realities of power and oppression. Determined to change the destructive status quo, Barry confronts the very nature of law itself in a gripping battle for justice. - Summary by Edmund Bloxam