06 - Queen Of The Martian Catacombs by Leigh Douglass Brackett

Dive into the thrilling debut of Eric John Stark, a Conan-like barbarian hero, in this captivating tale set against the backdrop of a uniquely imagined Mars. Unlike the fantastical worlds of Burroughs or the hard science fiction of Bradbury, Bracketts story unfolds in a Mars teeming with ancient alien civilizations grappling with the arrival of humans. With a title as intriguing as this, you‚Are in for an unforgettable adventure! Originally published in Planet Stories in 1949, it‚As a must-read for fans of swashbuckling space epics. - Summary by Phil Chenevert