John Carter in the Gods of Mars

Most science fiction novelists and many scientists (notably, Carl Sagan) credit Burroughs's gigantic output for their fascination with space. THE GODS OF MARS, the first sequel to A PRINCESS OF MARS in the 11-book series, exudes tremendous energy, even in this abridgment. Gardner does a decent job. As Burroughs's books pass out of copyright, we can expect to see a flood of his titles in audio format. D.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine