The man who went to Mars because he wanted to be alone

Is life too difficult on Earth? Go Mars!

Living far from others and his own problems is Thomas Major's dream. After all, life hasn't been kind to him—quite the opposite. His traumas and sadness have turned him into an extremely angry and grumpy person. When an unpredictable sequence of events places him on the first manned mission to Mars, he's certain he's hit the jackpot.

What he doesn't know is that luck and chance always go hand in hand.

During his incredible journey to the Red Planet, unbeknownst to him, a meteor shower damages a satellite. It's Thomas's birthday, and he decides to contact Earth. However, when he tries to call his ex-wife, the call ends up going through to Gladys's house—a woman with dementia who leads a difficult life with her grandchildren, who lost their mother in an accident and whose father is in prison. Thomas wants to hang up immediately, but can't.

And you have no idea that this connection could change your life forever.

The Man Who Went to Mars Because He Wanted to Be Alone is an irresistible and moving story about an unlikely friendship and second chances. A book that will make you laugh, cry... and reconcile with someone.

"A funny, moving, and captivating story that tastes like hot chocolate—hot chocolate with chili, I say, because there were moments when I laughed out loud! The pages turned themselves—I can't wait for David Barnett's next book." – Daniela Sacerdoti