Commander Selah Ward leads New Dawn, an American colony daring to coax life from the red dust of Mars. With mirrors in orbit and engines that sing, the first green takes hold-and with it, a fragile covenant to "not buy life with ruin." But enemies prefer ash to seedlings. A poet of unrest, a broker of quiet ruin, and stolen radiological cores threaten to turn water into a weapon. As storms prowl the canyons and rumors hunt the truth, Selah and her unlikely circle-an engineer who writes hymns in code, a chaplain with sleeves rolled, a repentant saboteur learning the long obedience-must choose wisdom over hurry and courage over spectacle. When a single minute can save a world, will mercy hold? Water for Red Dust is a spiritually rich science-fiction adventure about faith that keeps time, sacrifice that looks like steady work, and hope that learns to endure. From the first trembling dew to the long-awaited rain, this story celebrates communities that forgive quickly and restrain carefully, leaders who kneel before they command, and prodigals who find their way home by carrying water instead of matches. For readers who love epic wonder, heartfelt character arcs, and Christian fiction that sings, this is a space opera about building a future without losing your soul-and about the God who teaches deserts to bloom. About the Author Dr. David K. Ewen is an ordained minister whose life and calling have been deeply shaped by faith, education, and a lifelong fascination with the heavens. As a child, he stood among millions who watched history unfold in 1969, when humanity first set foot on the Moon. A few years later, with wonder in his eyes and a telescope in hand, he tracked America's first space station, Skylab, as it sailed across the night sky. Those moments sparked a passion that has never faded-a passion for both the mysteries of creation and the God who made them. Dr. Ewen's journey has been one of teaching and ministry, guiding others to wisdom, truth, and grace. His work in education has touched lives around the world, while his ministry has sought to bring light to those walking through life's deepest questions. His name even journeys beyond Earth, etched into history on a silicon chip aboard NASA's Perseverance rover, which launched in 2020 and touched down in Jezero Crater on Mars in 2021. With this book, Dr. Ewen unites his lifelong love of space exploration with his devotion to sharing the message of hope, redemption, and the abiding presence of God. His voice as both minister and storyteller invites readers not only to dream of the stars but also to see in them the reflection of a Creator who calls each of us by name.