Tarrano the Conqueror
A Tale of Future Conquest and Time Travel AdventuresBy Ray Cummings
Length6h 27m
About this audiobook
In "Tarrano the Conqueror," Ray Cummings delivers a gripping narrative that blends science fiction with vivid adventure, set against a backdrop of interstellar conquest and dystopian resilience. This 1930s tale encapsulates the literary zeitgeist of the early golden age of science fiction, combining imaginative world-building with a straightforward yet engaging prose style. Cummings skillfully weaves themes of power, individualism, and the moral ambiguity of the conqueror's path amidst thrilling action and suspenseful encounters. Ray Cummings, an influential figure in early American science fiction, drew upon his background in engineering and fascination with futuristic technology to craft compelling narratives that challenged the boundaries of imagination. His contributions helped to define the genre, reflecting the anxieties and aspirations of a society on the cusp of a technological revolution. "Tarrano the Conqueror" exemplifies his talent for creating memorable characters'Äîeach wrestling with their desires and the consequences of their actions in a universe ruled by ambition and conflict. This novel is a must-read for fans of classic sci-fi and adventure literature. Cummings' exploration of human nature through the lens of cosmic conflict offers timeless reflections that resonate with contemporary readers. It invites you to ponder the eternal implications of power and ambition as you accompany Tarrano on his audacious journey.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.3 (20)
Includes Goodreads
GenreScience Fiction, Romance
Length6 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2CHAPTER V: Outlawed Flight
3CHAPTER VI: Man of Destiny
4CHAPTER VII: Prisoners
5CHAPTER VIII: Unknown Friend
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6CHAPTER IX: Paralyzed!
7CHAPTER X: Georg Escapes
8CHAPTER XI: Recaptured
9CHAPTER XII: Tara
10CHAPTER XIII: Love—and Hate
11CHAPTER XIV: Defying Worlds
12CHAPTER XV: Escape
13CHAPTER XVI: Playground of Venus
14CHAPTER XVII: Violet Beam of Death
15CHAPTER XVIII: Passing of a Friend
16CHAPTER XIX: Waters of Eternal Peace
17CHAPTER XX: Unseen Menace
18CHAPTER XXI: Love, Music—and a Warning
19CHAPTER XXII: Revolution!
20CHAPTER XXIII: First Retreat
21CHAPTER XXIV: Attack on the Palace
22CHAPTER XXV: Immortal Terror
23CHAPTER XXVI: Black Cloud of Death
24CHAPTER XXVII: Tarrano the Man
25CHAPTER XXVIII: Thing in the Forest
26CHAPTER XXIX: A Woman's Scream
27CHAPTER XXX: The Monster
28CHAPTER XXXI: Industriana
29CHAPTER XXXII: Departure
30CHAPTER XXXIII: First Assault
31CHAPTER XXXIV: Invisible Assailants
32CHAPTER XXXV: Attack on the Power House
33CHAPTER XXXVI: City of Ice Besieged
34CHAPTER XXXVII: Battle
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