Synthetic Men of Mars / Llana of Gathol

Barsoom #9-10

by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Escape with John Carter once again into the incredibly imagined world of Edgar Rice Burroughs; Barsoom-a romantic and fantastical vision of the planet Mars populated by strange peoples and even stranger creatures. In Synthetic Men of Mars, Carter is joined in his adventure by Vor Daj, one of his courageous, young, ed warriors; together they venture into new lands in search of Rav Thavas-the mastermind of Mars-and perhaps the only one who can restore the beautiful Deja Thoris to health. Thavas, however, is preoccupied with sinister and dangerous plans of his own. In Llana of Gathol, the tenth adventure, Carter fi nds himself incarcerated in the Pits of Horz, with giant rats for company-then the dead rise from their tombs and the heroic exploits really begin.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Sword and Planet, Fiction

408 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American author, best known for his creation of the jungle hero Tarzan and the heroic John Carter, although he produced works in many genres.

Reviews

[Brandon Donnell · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was decent. The adventures of Cathoris and Tara aren't quite as daring, and action packed as John Carter's. I enjoyed the new characters that were brought in. I am curious to see ultimately what happens with Ghek the Kaldane.

[Howard]

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