The Chessmen of Mars

Tara, Princess of Helium and daughter of John Carter, is caught in a dangerous Martian storm after defying nature, leading her into a perilous landscape filled with flesh-eating monsters and warriors. As she navigates the treacherous environment, she encounters the enigmatic Panthan warrior, whose allegiance remains uncertain. Amidst life-and-death stakes in strategic games of Jetan, the story delves into adventure, danger, and romance on Mars. This is the fifth installment in Burroughs' classic Mars series, blending science fiction and romantic intrigue.