The Chessmen of Mars

By: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Narrated by: John Bolen

Impetuous and headstrong, Tara, Princess of Helium and daughter of John Carter, defies the elements by flying into a rare, fierce Martian storm. Hurtled half a planet from her home, she is threatened by grotesque, flesh eating monsters and barbarous warriors. Is the mysterious Panthan warrior friend or foe? As hero battles for maiden in the chess-like games of Jetan, the pieces are fighting men and the stakes are life and death!

The fifth in Burroughs' 11-volume Mars series, a blend of sci-fi and romantic adventure.

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Burroughs at his best.

The book and narration were perfection. I struggle to listen to a audible book when the narrator doesn't fit my minds eye. This was a perfect match.

The Chessmen of Mars

This is, for me, tied with the “Original Trilogy, (Princess, Gods, and Warlord) for my favourite Barsoom tale. I was going over my Kindle and found a FREE version that came with this. For 99 cents. So even if you never “read it” get the kindle book first. It has a fairly plain cover. No artwork. For 99 cents I can’t recommend this enough. I hope this helps.

Great story... bad reader!

John Bolen might be a good reader for other books but when he drops into sotto voce for the women, it's unlistenable. I couldn't get past the first chapter.

This was a book I'd read as a child and loved. I picked it up here because it was inexpensive and went along with the whispersync program. Even at .99¢ it's not worth the audio price. I guess I'll just have to re-read this one the old fashioned way.

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Another gem from an ancient master

All of Burroughs Barsoum books are a pleasure to encounter even if you have read them in past ages. My sister read this book when I was too young to read. I’m now 78 and still enjoyed it.