Warriors of Gor

Gorean Saga, Book 37

By: John Norman

Narrated by: Ralph Lister

The Saga of Gor continues as Tarl Cabot attempts to save a beautiful prisoner from a terrible fate.

The daughter of Marlenus, the Ubar of Ar, is now a fugitive sought for betraying the Home Stone of her city. The price on her head could build fleets and hire armies. For years she has been hunted by legions of guardsmen and bounty hunters. Now, tricked by a former colleague, Talena has been captured and delivered to Lurius of Jad. Once her esteemed ally, Lurius is now eager to sell Talena’s blood for the gold of Ar. But the reward cannot be claimed until the prisoner is delivered.

Between the port of Jad and the mighty gates of Ar lie dangerous waters and harrowing wildernesses, the threats of beasts and the menace of men. Tarl Cabot, a seaman and warrior of Port Kar, once the free companion of Talena, chooses to risk everything to save his former companion.

In this rousing adventure, we encounter the steel of warriors, the stealth of Assassins, the savagery of monstrous Kurii, the passions and beauty of needful, vulnerable, collared slaves, the subtleties of Scribes of the Law, and the ambition and ruthlessness of men who want nothing less than the throne of Ar itself.

©2022 John Norman (P)2023 Audible, Inc.

One of my favorites in the series.

One of my favorite books in the series. Probably top three.

There have been a number of running story lines for a couple books now that finally come to a conclusion. A new character that may become a regular is introduced. I'm not saying this is the case. But if the Gorean saga were to wrap up after an even 40 books, I wouldn't be surprised. When you see how things align at the end of this book, make a judgement for yourself.

One thing I'm not sure of is there may have been a political statement made. There's a part on the press of Ar and whether or not people want an honest and truthful press for a more entertaining one full of lies and ulterior motives. I view these books as an escape that is the crap we deal with in the real world and if this is a statement, then I'm not too fond of finding it here. I absolutely hate the media and the way they portray things, so I guess he chose the right thing to complain about.

A suitable conclusion to the Talena story arc

Humor, honor and high adventure combining the philosophy of old friends and honored enemies, juxtaposed masterfully to build out a compelling conclusion to the Talena story arc. The reader, longtime voice talent Ralph Lister does not disappoint, bringing the story to life in dramatic aural form, though at times pronunciations of names varies at times, which can make be a bit confusing.

I am looking forward to Mr. Norman’s next installment and hope it will include Priest-Kings and Kuri.

John Norman at his best

A great story that ties up loose ends but leaves some for future stories. Tarl Cabot is a great character & the reason why the Gorean saga is the longest running sci-fi book series.

excellent

this one is definitely going to be remembered as one of the best in the whole series, in regards to action and story. many novels in this series get a bit repetitive in the philosophy aspect, but this one felt much like the first book, like the action, and Tarl's frame of mind. I'm glad I decided to go with the audiobook first instead of the book format, because this is definitely a page-turner!

Another great addition to Gor

A lovely addition to the annals of Gor. This book helps flesh out the characters more