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In the aftermath of a devastating battle that shattered the religion of Issus, John Carters world is turned upside down. His wife, along with two other women, finds herself imprisoned in a rotating cell of the Temple of the Sun, where freedom comes only once a year. Meanwhile, Carters ally Xodar has ascended to become the new Jeddak of the black Martian First Born, while a faction of white Martian therns, rejecting the old ways, has also chosen a new leader. Yet, the remnants of the discredited religion linger, driven by the ambitious Holy Hekkador, Matai Shang. When John Carter learns that ...

Barsoom Series Collection: 7 John Carter Stories is an audiobook collection of seven novels/stories of John Carter by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It will transport you to a fascinating new world unlike any other. Join John Carter as he finds himself on another planet beyond his deepest imagination - Mars, with almost a complete lack of resources.

Dr. Arthur Maxons ambitious dream is to create the perfect artificial human being. After twelve failed experiments that resulted in grotesque, subhuman creatures, he finally believes he has succeeded with Number Thirteen‚Aîan ideal companion for his beloved daughter, Virginia. However, his dark ambitions are thrown into chaos when pirates and his treacherous assistant, Carl von Horn, disrupt his plans. Will Dr. Maxon‚As creation become a blessing or a curse? - Summary by Mark Nelson

Under the twin moons of Barsoom, an unseen flier races toward the enigmatic city of Jahar, where Sanoma Tora, the kidnapped princess of Helium, is held captive. At the helm is Hadron of Hastor, devising a daring rescue plan that demands not just courage but remarkable ingenuity. For invisibility is not enough to combat The Death. If Hadron succeeds, he must confront the twisted genius of the madman responsible for this rescue mission. A FIGHTING MAN OF MARS is a thrilling tale of Martian adventure, as relayed by Ulysses Paxton on Mars to Edgar Rice Burroughs in Tarzana, via Pellucidars Gridley...

Dive into The Gods of Mars, the captivating 1918 science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the second installment of his iconic Barsoom series. This groundbreaking tale not only shaped the landscape of science fiction but also left an indelible mark on beloved franchises like Star Trek and Farscape. While Burroughs drew inspiration from the pulp fiction of his era, particularly westerns and swashbuckling adventures, his unique pacing and compelling themes paved the way for the soft science fiction genre. Join the fearless John Carter, a master of hand-to-hand combat and a charmer of ...

In the thrilling fifth installment of the Barsoom series, Tara of Helium‚Aîdaughter of the legendary John Carter‚Aîfinds herself lost in the uncharted territories of Mars after her single-seat flier is swept away by a rare Martian hurricane. Captured first by the grotesque Kaldanes and then by the ruthless Manatorians, Tara becomes the coveted prize in a deadly tournament of Martian chess, known as jetan, where the stakes are life and death, and the game pieces are all too real! (Summary by Mark Nelson)

Dive into a thrilling adventure as David Innes, a mining heir, funds the creation of the iron mole, an innovative excavating vehicle crafted by his brilliant yet aging friend Abner Perry. During a daring test run, the vehicle goes awry, drilling 500 miles into the Earths crust and emerging into the mysterious inner world of Pellucidar. In this captivating realm, the Earth functions as a hollow shell, with Pellucidar as its vibrant internal surface, teeming with prehistoric creatures from every geological era. Here, the intelligent yet malevolent Mahars, a species of flying reptile, dominate ...

Originally published as Beyond Thirty, this gripping novel transports readers to the year 2137, where the haunting shadows of World War I have reshaped the world. In this dystopian future, Europe has spiraled into chaos and barbarism, while the Western Hemisphere remains an isolated sanctuary untouched by devastation. The title, Beyond Thirty, alludes to the mysterious line of longitude that the inhabitants of this sheltered region are strictly forbidden to cross. (Summary from Wikipedia)

John Carter returns once again to the planet Mars, his sole wish and aim to find his beloved Dejah Thoris, his princess of Mars. But the fates are unkind; he wakes in an unknown valley surrounded by horrific planet-men and the great white apes, and he's thrown into a fight for his life. In this adventure, John Carter finds himself pitched against the very Gods of Mars themselves, the inhabitants of the Valley Dor and goddess Issus herself. Can he fight his way clear and find the beautiful red woman that holds his heart?

When American shipbuilder Bowen Tyler survives a German U-boat attack during World War I, he finds himself on an unexpected journey to the uncharted island of Caprona—an ancient world lost in time. Dinosaurs roam the steaming jungles, primal tribes battle for survival, and evolution itself seems to twist and accelerate with every step.

John Carter of Mars is a fictional Virginian soldier who becomes the hero of these thrilling novels. A veteran of the American Civil War, he is mysteriously transported to the planet Mars (called Barsoom by its inhabitants). Once there he becomes a warrior, battling various mythological beasts, alien armies and malevolent foes. The first four novels in this series were so popular that, over the years, he wrote seven more. However they never reached the intensity or popularity of the first four.

Tarzan kehrt nach Opar zurück, wo sich eine verlorene Kolonie des sagenumwobenen Atlantis befinden soll. Während Atlantis selbst vor Tausenden von Jahren in den Fluten versank, bauten die Menschen von Opar weiterhin das Gold ab. Aber nur Tarzan weiß um den wahren Standort des Goldschatzes.

Tarzan, der sich jetzt John nennt, und Jane versuchen, ihren gemeinsamen Sohn Jack nichts von Tarzans Dschungelvergangenheit wissen zu lassen. Es scheint ein glückliches Leben zu werden, bis Jack in einer Tiershow einen Affen sieht, der offenbar eine gemeinsame Geschichte mit seinem Vater hat. Es ist der Affe Akut. Und sein neuer Besitzer ist der ruchlose Pawlowitsch, 10 Jahre galt er als verschollen und jetzt wittert er die Chance, sich an Tarzan zu rächen.

Tarzan und Jane haben einen Sohn bekommen, den sie Jack nennen. Tarzan ist für die Regenzeit zu seinem Anwesen in London zurückgekehrt. Seine Widersacher aus dem vorigen Roman, Rokoff und Pawlowitsch, entkommen aus dem Gefängnis und entführen Tarzans Sohn. Ihre Falle ist raffiniert und heimtückisch und führt dazu, dass sowohl Tarzan als auch Jane ebenfalls entführt werden. Rokoff verbannt Tarzan auf eine Dschungelinsel und teilt ihm mit, dass Jack einem Kannibalenstamm überlassen wird, um als einer der ihren aufgezogen zu werden.

The Gods of MarsAfter a long exile on Earth, John Carter finally returned to his beloved Mars. But beautiful Dejah Thoris, the woman he loved, had vanished. Now he was trapped in the legendary Eden of Mars—an Eden from which none ever escaped alive. Three monstrous white apes sprang into the arena. On her throne, Issus, the living goddess of the First Born, leaned forward in keen anticipation. At length the apes spied the huddled knot of terror-stricken maidens and, with demoniacal shrieks of bestial frenzy, charged upon them. A wave of mad fury surged over me. A single blow sent my guard ...

A Princess of Mars is one of the most influential science-fiction adventures ever written, blending epic action, romance, and imaginative worldbuilding. This classic tale follows John Carter, a fearless Civil War veteran mysteriously transported to the dying planet of Mars—known to its inhabitants as Barsoom. Gifted with extraordinary strength under Martian gravity, he finds himself caught between rival tribes, brutal warriors, and political intrigue.Carter’s journey becomes even more compelling when he meets Dejah Thoris, the brilliant and courageous princess of Helium. Their bond drives ...

John Carter is back for another adventure in this classic interplanetary tale of Barsoom from Edgar Rice Burroughs. In an attempt to put an end to a wave of murders carried out by the notorious Assassins Guild, John goes to the Martian city of Zodanga. When he arrives however, he discovers much more than he ever could have imagined.

Carson Napier and the beautiful Duare are kidnapped by a Thorist spy and transported across the lands of Venus to his home where they can look forward to nothing but torture and eventual death. Strange places, creatures, and stranger people lie in wait for our intrepid hero.

Der zweite Band der Tarzan-Reihe: Tarzans Rückkehr in den Urwald. Tarzan, der als Waisenjunge bei wilden Affen im Dschungel aufgewachsen ist und seiner Liebe Jane in die Zivilisation folgte, kehrt nach vielen Abenteuern, die ihn um die Welt geführt haben, zurück in den Urwald. Er wird in den Stamm der Waziri adoptiert und, nachdem er einen Überfall auf das Dorf durch Elfenbeinräuber verhindert hat, ihr Anführer. Auf der Suche nach einer verwunschenen Stadt tief im Dschungel wird er von affenähnlichen Wesen gefangengenommen. Währenddessen ist Jane mit ihrem neuen Verlobten auf dem Weg zu ihm.

Sci-Fi: The Definitive Collection is a collection of 29 classic science fiction novels and stories, read by esteemed cast of award-winning narrators. Included here are stories by some of the most iconic science fiction writers of all time, including H.G. Wells; Jules Verne; H.P. Lovecraft; Maragret Cavendish; Yevgeny Zamyatin; and more.