Escape on Venus

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Escape on Venus

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en

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Carson Napier and Duare flee a deadly regime on Venus, navigating treacherous landscapes, battling savage beasts, and overcoming impossible odds to return to their beloved homeland of Korva in this thrilling science fiction adventure.

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In the fourth installment of the *Carson of Venus* series, Edgar Rice Burroughs concludes the saga of the Earthman stranded on the Shepherd's Star. Following his escape from the tyranny of the mad dictator Mephis in Korva, Carson and his beloved Duare attempt to return to their home nation. Their journey is fraught with peril as they traverse the vast, cloud-enveloped oceans of Venus, a world the Venusians mistakenly believe is a flat saucer floating on molten rock. Flying their aeroplane, the *anotar*, they face catastrophic weather and terrifying marine life, including leviathans the size of ocean liners. Upon reaching the landmass of Anlap, the pair encounters the hostile Brokols, a cannibalistic tribe that holds Duare's friend, Loto, captive. Carson and his loyal friend Jonda are forced to fight off hairy, manlike cannibals known as nobargans in a deadly arena. The tension peaks when Loto mysteriously vanishes, leading Carson to believe she has been sacrificed. However, the narrative delivers a dramatic twist: Duare, having repaired Carson's aircraft and rallied allies, arrives in a new aeroplane to rescue them, avenging Loto's perceived death and exposing the Brokol leadership's cruelty. After surviving the Brokols, the pair continues their quest guided by Mor, a mysterious figure from the Cloud People. Mor helps them navigate the treacherous Mountains of the Clouds, a deadly barrier filled with deep gorges and carnivorous tharbans. With Mor's guidance, they successfully cross the range, emerging into a beautiful canyon that reveals they have finally reached Korva. The story concludes with Carson and Duare safe in their home, having survived a year of unspeakable dangers. They reflect on the impossible obstacles they overcame, from the jinx of the Brokols to the deadly mountain passes. The novel blends classic pulp adventure elements with Burroughs' signature imaginative world-building, featuring telepathic narration, advanced rocket ships, and a cast of exotic aliens and monsters. It serves as a satisfying conclusion to this specific arc, emphasizing themes of love, loyalty, and the triumph of the human spirit against cosmic odds.

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Categories

• Fiction
• Fantasy
• Science Fiction