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This is the third of Burrough's Tarzan novels. Originally serialized in All-Story Cavalier magazine in 1914, the novel was first published in book form by A. C. McClurg in 1916. In the previous novel Tarzan reclaimed his name and title as John Clayton, Lord Greystoke. In this novel he finds that proper society is just as vicious as the jungle when greedy men threaten him and his new family. Jane and her infant son Jack are kidnapped by Tarzan's enemies, Nikolas Rokoff and Alexis Paulvitch, who then trap Tarzan himself and attempt to exile him forever on a primitive island, bereft of all those ...

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After the mysterious death of his girlfriend, Captain Burk Winters embarks on a perilous journey through the treacherous world of Martian vice known as Shanga‚Aîthe Going Back. What begins as a desperate mission to save Jill Leeland soon spirals into a confrontation with the sinister underbelly of the canal cities, fraught with conspiracies fueled by greed. As Burk fights to uncover the truth, he must also contend with the fierce vengeance of a planet refusing to submit to economic domination. - Summary by EVKesserich

Dive into the thrilling second installment of Ralph Milne Farleys fantastical series, where interplanetary adventure awaits! Picking up where An Earthman On Venus left off, we follow Myles Cabot, an Earth-born electrical engineer who found himself on the alien world of Poros. After escaping from the clutches of giant intelligent ants known as the Formians, who have enslaved the human-like Cupians for centuries, Cabots journey led him to rescue the captivating Cupian princess, Lilla. But now, a new threat looms as a vengeful Prince Yuri, a renegade Cupian, rallies the Formian empire against ...

Dive into the true and gripping tale of Beasts, Men and Gods. This story is not just an account, its a journey through the perils and escapes reminiscent of epic fantasies like The Lord of the Rings. Join Ferdinand Ossendowski, a Polish man stranded in Siberia during the Bolshevik Revolution, as he navigates through the harsh landscapes of Siberia, Mongolia, and China to reach the Pacific and escape the chaos. Along the way, he crosses paths with countless military men, each sharing the same aim yet meeting different fates. Its a story of survival against the odds, where threats come not just ...

Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Carroll John Daly, a once-popular author who pioneered the hard-boiled crime genre in the 1920s. In The Snarl of the Beast, we meet Race Williams, Dalys iconic detective in his first full-length adventure. Williams is a quick-witted, no-nonsense character who never shies away from danger. The plot unfolds as Williams finds himself pursued and assaulted by a fearsome brute, then wrongfully accused of murdering a sergeant he didnt particularly like. Can Williams outsmart his adversaries, track down the real killer and prevent further bloodshed? Dive ...

What makes us human? We tell stories, so great works of literature tell the emotional tale of human existence as we try to make sense of our existence and the world we live in. I consider fiction a distilled form of truth, coming from the depth of our subconscious mind.So this podcast looks at great novels from a philosophical or psycholgoical perspective, and is dedicated to bringing you the best of literature from around the world for you to enjoy. Each week, I will pick a great novel and discuss it in great details. I provide indepth summary and analaysis.

'The Beast in the Jungle' is a 1903 novella by Henry James, first published as part of the collection, The Better Sort. Almost universally considered one of James' finest short narratives, this story treats appropriately universal themes: loneliness, fate, love and death. The parable of John Marcher and his peculiar destiny has spoken to many readers who have speculated on the worth and meaning of human life.

The Beast with Five Fingers by W. F. Harvey is a chilling short story about a disembodied, murderous hand. The tale follows Eustace, a scholar who inherits an odd hand-shaped relic belonging to a late musician, Adrian Borlsover. The hand, seemingly alive, begins to move and commit violent acts, creating an atmosphere of fear and unease. As Eustace and others attempt to contain it, the hand’s malevolence escalates. The story explores themes of possession, madness, and the supernatural, with a climactic revelation of the hand's vengeful intent. It’s a gripping blend of psychological horror ...

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One human girl amongst fourteen killer male demons - what could go wrong?It doesn't matter if you're a vampire, witch, lycanthrope, monster, or demon. All that matters is love and acceptance.The Queen of Demons and Beasts takes you to the bottomless depths of hell and the highest places in heaven as Amelia and Oliver find their way through each other's hearts to a happy ending.A fast-burn, strangers-to-lovers paranormal romance.

Welcome to Heroic Beasts: The Comic Book Anthropomorphics Podcast. Join host Brynk Bunny in an appreciation of anthropomorphic content in comic books, from mainstream titles to independent publishers, discussing characters, series, art, creators, and all aspects of the medium!

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