Edgar Rice Burroughs plunges his iconic jungle hero into one of his most fantastical adventures in Tarzan the Terrible, the eighth installment of the Tarzan series. This time, the Lord of the Apes ventures into the lost land of Pal-ul-don, a hidden valley teeming with prehistoric creatures, warring tribes, and a civilization frozen in time. Tarzan’s quest is deeply personal: to rescue his beloved Jane, who is believed to be captive in this strange realm.
The novel brims with Burroughs’ signature pulp exuberance—sword fights atop giant lizards, battles with the savage Waz-don and Ho-don tribes, and the introduction of Jad-bal-ja, Tarzan’s golden lion companion. Yet beneath the action lies a poignant emotional core, as Tarzan grapples with the possibility of Jane’s death and the discovery of a mysterious woman who may hold clues to her fate.
Tarzan the Terrible stands out for its world-building, blending Edgar Rice Burroughs’ love for lost civilizations with the raw, primal energy that defines Tarzan. It’s a story where myth and muscle collide, proving that even in a land of terrors, the ape-man remains the most formidable force of all.
“Not just a battle for survival, but a test of the heart—where even Tarzan’s strength meets its match in grief and hope.”
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