
In a primeval world of towering trees and restless beasts, a seventeen‑year‑old hunter named Trakor dreams of winning the heart of Lanoa. Tired of merely painting the hunts on cave walls, he abandons his brushes to chase game alone, hoping a single trophy will prove his worth among the tribe’s seasoned warriors.
The jungle tests him at every turn—sweat‑soaked heat, the snarls of unseen predators, and the relentless ticking of daylight. As the trail narrows and night draws near, Trakor’s confidence wavers, yet the promise of Lanoa’s approval drives him forward through reeds and streams. His solitary quest hints at larger forces stirring beyond the forest, suggesting that his brave, if reckless, venture may intersect with a legend returning to reshape their world.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (388K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Weeks, Adam Styles, Roger L. Holda and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-08-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1907–1999
Best known for sharp, fast-moving crime and fantasy stories, this prolific American writer also helped shape mid-century pulp magazines as an editor. His work ranges from hardboiled mysteries to imaginative adventures, with a style that stays brisk and entertaining.
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