Adventure of the Broad Arrow: An Australian Romance

"Master Mind of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs invites listeners into a thrilling exploration of the red planet, where intrigue and adventure intertwine in an epic narrative. This tale showcases Burroughs' signature blend of science fiction and fantasy, capturing the imagination with its vivid world-building and complex characters. The themes of ambition, power, and the quest for knowledge resonate strongly, reminding us of the timeless human desire to explore the unknown and challenge our limits. As listeners embark on this journey through Mars, they will find themselves immersed in a story that continues to inspire wonder and curiosity about the cosmos and our place within it.

When a few men decide to go for looking for gold in the outback of Australia, days of extreme heat with no water and no rain in sight, make them turn back and give up the trip; all but two of them that is, Smith and Mandeville, aka the "Baker. Smith and Baker decide to tough it out and go after their dreams, chancing their lives to find "their luck". Little do they realize, they will put their lives in grave danger, and this quest for gold will turn into a nightmare. Life threatening food and water deprivation is a constant issue, and they had no idea they would stumble upon an unknown tribe of prehistoric white men that are head hunters and cannibals. Will they survive the harsh bush conditions, the fierce inferno of the desert, and a deadly tribe? And what about the gold? Is there gold to be found, and if so, will it ever be their reality? An incredible adventure with lots of twists and turns awaits... (Summary by Laur )