Otis Adelbert Kline Book order

Featuring classic pulp tales from the 1920s, this collection includes "The Dragoman's Secret" and "The Dragoman's Confession," both rich in exotic themes and adventure, alongside "The Thing of a Thousand Shapes," which delves into the supernatural. Kline's storytelling combines elements of mystery and fantasy, transporting readers to vibrant and imaginative worlds. These stories showcase the author's distinctive style and his ability to weave intricate plots filled with intrigue and suspense.

Set on Mars, the story follows Jerry Morgan, a man seeking a fresh start after feeling lost on Earth. His new beginning takes an unexpected turn when he mistakenly kills a Martian he perceives as a threat to a princess, only to discover it was her beloved pet. This misstep sets the stage for a series of adventures and challenges as Jerry navigates his new life in an alien world, blending elements of humor and miscommunication in his quest for redemption and belonging.

In an underground city beneath Chicago, Doris Lee is kidnapped to marry Mezzar Haskin, who rules as Osiris. Her friends, Alan Buell and Dan Rafferty, embark on a rescue mission but are captured and brought before Osiris for trial. While Rafferty becomes an electrician, Buell faces a dire fate as he is selected to impersonate Osiris N during the Festival of Re, where he is to be executed. The story intertwines themes of bravery, deception, and the struggle for freedom in a fantastical setting.

A young boy, raised in captivity and trained as a killer by the sinister Dr. Bracken, believes his mother is a chimpanzee. After a shipwreck in Venezuela, he escapes into the jungle with Chicma the chimp and encounters a world of dinosaurs and primitive beings. His transformation begins when he meets the beautiful Ramona, leading him to embrace civilization and become Jan of the Jungle. This adventure echoes the themes of survival and identity, reminiscent of classic tales like Tarzan, and showcases Otis Adelbert Kline's flair for planetary romance.

GALAXY Magazine called Kline "the only serious competitor of Edgar Rice Burroughs." If you have ever enjoyed Burroughs' Martian novels, don't miss THE SWORDSMAN OF MARS!