Black Amazon of Mars by Leigh Brackett, Science Fiction, Adventure

In a perilous journey through a desolate Martian landscape, Eric John Stark battles both external foes and internal demons. Haunted by the spectral presence of Ban Cruach and pursued by the relentless Ciaran hordes, he struggles against the powerful talisman that fuels his quest. The looming threat of the Ice Creatures adds to the tension as Stark faces an inevitable confrontation, knowing he may not survive the impending clash. This tale intertwines magic, danger, and the fight for survival in a richly imagined world.