The Chessmen of Mars

Return to the red planet for a high-stakes game of strategy and survival involving the daughter of the Warlord. Stranded in a region ruled by disembodied intellects who ride headless bodies, the heroes must navigate a grotesque society that values pure logic over emotion. The climax features a living game of Jetan—Martian chess—where living pieces fight to the death for every square. It is a creative and macabre addition to the planetary romance series, exploring the dangers of intellect without heart.