Edgar Rice Burroughs

A war-weary former military captain finds himself inexplicably transported from the battlefields of the Civil War to the dying, sun-scorched landscapes of Mars. John Carter only wanted to escape the endless cycle of violence on Earth, but he awakens on a brutal alien world teeming with towering green warriors, vicious predators, and warring civilizations. You will follow Carter as he discovers that the planet's lower gravity grants him incredible strength and agility, turning him into a reluctant superhuman amidst an epic, planet-wide conflict. Thrust into the center of a deadly war between the inhabitants of Barsoom, Carter must navigate strange alien cultures and fight to protect a beautiful, defiant princess. This thrilling novelization captures every pulse-pounding moment of the hit film while exploring deep themes of family, loyalty, and the desperate fight for planetary survival. As a bonus, this edition also includes the complete original text of A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs, allowing you to experience the classic story that launched a century of science fiction adventures.