
Prince Toka, a daring ruler accustomed to outwitting death, now finds himself navigating a surreal underworld ruled by silvery‑eyed beings and a humming crystal sphere. He and his eclectic crew—Rok, Old Ledo, the carefree Roya, and the fierce Elees— set out on a roaring river in a sleek raft, their confidence buoyed by ancient chants that echo his name through the cavernous walls.
The journey quickly turns perilous as luminous, razor‑toothed fish swarm the water, tearing apart their poles and threatening to drag them into a massive, glowing maw. As the raft hurtles toward towering green pillars that loom like fangs, the party must decide how far to venture into this alien realm before the very essence of Toka’s soul is put at risk. The opening promises a blend of high‑octane adventure and eerie, otherworldly mystery that will keep listeners hooked from the first splash.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (72K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2021-03-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1910–1977
A lively force in early science fiction, he helped shape pulp-era fandom while editing some of the genre’s most influential magazines. His career also took a sharp turn into UFOs, strange mysteries, and fringe ideas, making him a memorable figure far beyond traditional sci-fi.
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