The Chessmen of Mars

What if a princess, a warrior in disguise, and a deadly game of living chess decided the fate of Mars?

In The Chessmen of Mars, Edgar Rice Burroughs returns to the vivid world of Barsoom, where Tara of Helium, daughter of John Carter and Dejah Thoris, is swept away by a colossal storm into strange and perilous lands. Captured among eerie headless beings, savage beasts, hidden cities, and the ruthless kingdom of Manator, Tara must rely on courage, wit, and the mysterious warrior Turan-whose true identity may change everything. At the heart of the adventure lies jetan, the Martian chess game played not with pieces, but with living fighters and naked blades.

Why you will love this:
Brimming with swordplay, romance, alien civilizations, daring rescues, and imaginative science-fantasy spectacle, this audiobook is a thrilling entry in the Barsoom saga. Jobelle B Mendoza's narration brings energy and atmosphere to Burroughs's unforgettable blend of planetary adventure and heroic fantasy.

About the Author:
Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American author best known for creating Tarzan and John Carter of Mars. A pioneer of pulp adventure fiction, Burroughs helped define planetary romance and inspired generations of science fiction and fantasy writers.