Randy Johnson reviewed Tama of the Light Country and Tama, Princess of Mercury last month. You can read his take here. And Bill Lengeman also recommended the Tama books. Within the last month, I’ve posted FFB reviews of Michael Moorcock’s Kane of Mars series, Otis Adelbert Kline’s Mars novels. Ray Cummings’ Tama novels fit the same template. Both Tama tales were originally published in Argosy: Tama of the Light Country in 1930, Tama, Princess of Mercury in 1931. Take that into consideration if you decided to read these yarns. If you’re a fan of SF adventure novels, Cumming’s tales of the winged virgins of Mercury will entertain you.
I think these are the only things by Cummings I’ve ever read and that was just in the last couple of months.
I read most of the ACE Books editions of Ray Cummings’ work, Randy. My favorite is SHADOW GIRL.
I never read these, though I recall seeing these covers on the spinner rack someplace or other. I have been meaning to try re-reading one of the Bouroughs Carter books one of these days.
I plan to read Burroughs’ A PRINCESS OF MARS before I go see the movie version, JOHN CARTER, in March, Rick.
I need to read these. I have previously read THE GIRL IN THE GOLDEN ATOM and really enjoyed that one.
I enjoyed THE GIRL IN THE GOLDEN ATOM, too, Scott. I’ve read all the ACE Books editions of Ray Cummings’ work. You should check out SHADOW GIRL.