When Earthling adventurer Ryker encounters a mysterious trio of Martians he makes the mistake of following them only to find the 4 of them being followed by religious extremists. But who is the real hunter? And who is really being hunted?
Book 3 of Carter's 'Mysteries Of Mars' sequence again sees an expedition searching for the truth behind an ancient Martian legend. Strong thematic links here with Carter's earlier novel of ancient Mars 'The Flame Of Iridar' (which was not strictly part of this series).
Not as good as 'The Valley Where Time Stood Still' (book 2), this one is let down by an somewhat over-the-top ending a la 'The Man Who Loved Mars' (book 1). ( )