The Chessmen of Mars

The Barsoom Series 5

By: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Narrated by: Arthur Vincet

"The Chessmen of Mars" is a science fantasy novel from the "Barsoom" series. Tara - daughter of regular series-hero John Carter and Deja Thoris - meets 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?©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature

Another love story on Mars!

Dejah Thoris and John Carter have a daughter, this is her love story… The end.