The Torian Pearls

Richard Blade #25

by Jeffrey Lord

Aerial Attack

Blade lands in a new dimension...a sinister island surrounded by endless swamps. He is soon approached by a tribe of migrants traveling in ox-drawn covered wagons. Driven out of their land by devastating floods, they are now searching for new territory. The people are warriors and demand that Blade prove himself in a series of duels before they accept him in their world. Blade, the ultimate warrior, greatly impresses them with his strength and skill in combat.

The tribal chief enlists Blade in their fight for survival against their many enemies. First, the dreaded flying reptiles, which have been terrorizing his people, up until now virtually defenseless against these air attacks. But even if Blade can fight off these creatures, will he be able to handle the next battle...with the deadly Torians--a tribe of brutal warriors who've never yet lost a war!

How can Blade possibly save his new-found people from being slaughtered when he has to fight venomous attacks in the air and on the ground?

Genres: Fantasy

186 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published September 1, 1977

About the author

A house pseudonym used by multiple authors including:
Manning Lee Stokes
Roland Green
Lyle Kenyon Engel
Ray Faraday Nelson
Richard D. Nolane
Christian Mantey
Arnaud Dalrune
Yves Chéraqui
Gerald Moreau
Paul Couturiau
Amelina Defontaine
Didier Le Gais
Yves Bulteau
Raymond Audemard
Nadine Monfils
Patrick Eris
Nemo Sandman

Reviews

[Oliver Clarke · Rating 3 out of 5]

My first Blade book but won’t be my last! It’s a bizarre but fun mash up of James Bond and John Carter with the hero a British spy who goes on missions into other (fantastic) dimensions. Battles, monsters, beautiful women, all that good stuff.

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[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Richard Blade travels to new worlds and never fails to find danger and love. Good quick men's adventure read. Recommended