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    The Chessmen of Mars
    The Chessmen of Mars
    The Chessmen of Mars
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    The Chessmen of Mars

    Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Narrated by Arthur Vincet

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    The Chessmen of Mars is a science fantasy novel from the Barsoom series. Tara—daughter of regular series-hero John Carter and Deja Thorismeets Prince Gahan of Gathol, and is initially unimpressed, viewing him as something of a popinjay. Later she takes her flier into a storm and loses control of the craft, and the storm carries her to an unfamiliar region of Barsoom. After landing and fleeing from a pack of ferocious Banths (Martian lions), she is captured by the horrific Kaldanes, who resemble large heads with small, crab-like legs. The Kaldanes have bred a symbiotic race of headless human-like creatures called Rykors, which they can attach themselves to and ride like a horse. The Kaldanes imprison Tara, intending to fatten her up, then eat her... Will Gahan be able to rescue her? If so, will there be more trouble ahead?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAudioliterature
    Release dateMar 22, 2017
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    Edgar Rice Burroughs

    American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875 - 1950) worked many odd jobs before professionally writing. Burroughs did not start writing until he was in his late 30s while working at a pencil-sharpener wholesaler. But after following his call to writing, Burroughs created one of America's most enduring adventure heroes: Tarzan. Along with his novels about Tarzan, Burroughs wrote the notable Barsoom series, which follows the Mars adventurer John Carter.

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      This was an okay book, the series is moving more and more away from that sword and sorcery feel, it retains the adventurous aspect of the series. Overall in enjoyable experience