{"product_id":"book-1mp0","title":"Tarrano the Conqueror","description":"\u003cb\u003eThree worlds plunge into chaos as simultaneous assassinations spark an interplanetary war for the ultimate prize: eternal life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe year is 2430. Jac Hallen, an ambitious news-gatherer, stands in the bustling mega-city of Greater New York when the President of the Anglo-Saxon Republic is murdered before his very eyes. Within the hour, the rulers of Earth, Venus, and Mars are also assassinated. A ruthless dictator from the icy wastelands of Venus-the cunning and charismatic Tarrano-has claimed credit. But Tarrano's true objective is not just military domination. He seeks a newly discovered scientific vibration created by the brilliant Dr. Brende, a medical secret capable of halting human aging indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Dr. Brende is murdered and his children, along with Jac, are taken captive, they are thrust into a deadly game of political intrigue, high-tech espionage, and perilous escapes. Held hostage in the heart of an alien immigrant colony, Jac and his friends must outwit a mastermind who intends to hold the entire solar system captive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy you will love this:\u003c\/b\u003e Fans of vintage \u003ci\u003eScience Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e will be absolutely captivated by this grand, golden-age \u003ci\u003espace opera\u003c\/i\u003e. Packed with futuristic technology, terrifying political unrest, daring escapes, and pulse-pounding \u003ci\u003einterplanetary action \u0026amp; adventure\u003c\/i\u003e, it hits all the classic tropes of retro sci-fi. If you enjoy early tales of dystopia driven by visionary megalomaniacs and intricate world-building, this epic will keep you riveted from the first paralyzing ray-blast to the final showdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/i\u003e Ray Cummings (1887-1957) was a pioneering master of pulp fiction who once worked as a personal assistant to Thomas Edison. Known for blending speculative science with breathless pacing, he remains a foundational figure in early 20th-century speculative literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":66723467460912,"sku":"BD1mp0","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/1mp0-Square-cover.jpg?v=1777938056","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-1mp0","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}