The Mysteries of Mars Books in Order
The Mysteries of Mars is a series of 4 books written by Lin Carter.
Here, you can see them all in order! (publication year included)
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The Mysteries of Mars books in publication order
4 books
The Man Who Loved Mars
by Lin Carter
1973
Earthmen Ivo Tengren and scientist Keresny journey across declining Mars in search of Ilionis, a lost city preserving an ancient treasure. Finding its ruins opens deeper mysteries than expected, turning exploration into another strange and dangerous undertaking.
The Valley Where Time Stood Still
by Lin Carter
1974
On a dying Mars ruled by Earth's Colonial Authority, a Terran outcast encounters a native warrior in the wastes. Their journey leads toward a mysterious valley, where ancient secrets and dark forces threaten those seeking answers.
The City Outside the World
by Lin Carter
1977
Fleeing enemies in a divided Martian city, Terran adventurer Ryker helps the outcast dancer Valarda escape with a young companion. A stolen amulet leads him toward ancient ruins, a hidden refuge, and a conflict rooted in Mars's distant past.
Down to a Sunless Sea
by Lin Carter
1984
On a colonized Mars, outlaw prospector Jim Brant rescues two women abandoned in the ruins. Joining other travelers with an ancient treasure map, he ventures toward an underground sea while pursued by bandits with their own claim.
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