The Chessmen of Mars

by Edgar Rice BURROUGHS (1875 - 1950)

05 - The Perfect Brain

The Chessmen of Mars

The Chessmen of Mars is a science fiction novel by the mental sword and physical pen wielding author Edgar Rice Burroughs. It the fifth installment of his Barsoom series. The Chessmen of Mars is a tale of wonder and excellence that follows John Carter and Dejah Thoris, along with their daughter Tara, princess of Helium, as she is sought after by Gahan, Jed of Gathol. Adventure and perile ensue as the story unfolds. Note: The Prelude and Chapter 1 are read by two different readers. Variety is the spice of life. (Summary by tubeyes)


Listen next episodes of The Chessmen of Mars:
06 - In the Toils of Horror , 07 - A Repellent Sight , 08 - Close Work , 09 - Adrift Over Strange Regions , 10 - Entrapped , 11 - The Choice of Tara , 12 - Ghek Plays Pranks , 13 - A Desperate Deed , 14 - At Ghek's Command , 15 - The Old Man of the Pits , 16 - Another Change of Name , 17 - A Play to the Death , 18 - A Task for Loyalty , 19 - The Menace of the Dead , 20 - The Charge of Cowardice , 21 - A Risk for Love , 22 - At the Moment of Marriage , Alternate - 00 , Alternate - 01