Swords of Mars

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Swords of Mars

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en

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Global Grey

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Warlord John Carter infiltrates a Martian assassins' guild in Zodanga to rescue his kidnapped wife, Dejah Thoris. Trapped by treacherous inventors and hunted by the planet's deadliest killers, Carter must rely on his superhuman strength and wits to escape a distant moon and return to save his beloved princess from certain death.

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In this gripping installment of the Barsoom series, John Carter, Warlord of Mars, confronts a deadly conspiracy within the city of Zodanga. Having long waged a secret war against the planet's professional assassins and kidnappers, Carter decides to investigate a specific threat personally, disguising himself to avoid detection. His mission turns dire when his wife, Dejah Thoris, is abducted by a notorious guild. Carter infiltrates the headquarters of the assassins, only to be captured by the cunning inventor Fal Sivas. Alongside his loyal companions—Zanda, the former slave turned ally; Jat Or, the inventor; and Ur Jan, the warrior—they face a gauntlet of traps, mechanical brains, and ruthless enemies. The group is forced to flee Zodanga in a stolen flying machine, but their escape is complicated by a mechanical brain that rebels, sending them careening toward the dangerous moon of Thuria instead of safety. Upon returning to Zodanga, they discover that Fal Sivas has hidden away, leaving behind a note declaring victory. The team tracks him to the home of Gar Nal, another master inventor. There, they uncover a shocking betrayal: Gar Nal and Fal Sivas have been conspiring together, with Gar Nal holding Dejah Thoris hostage on Thuria while Fal Sivas controlled the ship. After a tense confrontation involving heated accusations and near-fatal sword fights, Carter learns the truth about his wife's location. Despite the treachery of his enemies, Carter's loyalty and courage shine through. The narrative culminates in a dramatic rescue, where Dejah Thoris, having managed to free herself, reunites with her husband just as Gar Nal is killed by his own accomplice, Ur Jan. The story highlights themes of loyalty, the dangers of technological hubris, and the enduring power of love against overwhelming odds.

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Categories

• Adventure
• Science Fiction