
John Clayton, once the legendary lord of the jungle, has traded the wilds of Africa for the fog‑filled streets of London, where he lives with his wife Jane and their young son. Their brief peace is shattered when a mysterious note arrives, reporting the child’s abduction by a shadowy figure. Determined to protect his family, John must confront the resurfacing threat of his old nemesis, the cunning criminal Nikolas Rokoff, who has escaped from a French prison and now seeks revenge.
The story thrusts the jungle hero into a tangled web of intrigue, secret messages, and dangerous allies in the heart of the city. As he races against time to uncover the kidnappers’ motives, John’s legendary strength and instincts are tested far from the trees that once defined him. Listeners will be drawn into a tense chase that blends the exotic allure of Tarzan’s past with a modern, urban mystery.
Language
fi
Duration
~6 hours (353K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2021-01-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1950
Best known for creating Tarzan and John Carter, this hugely popular adventure writer helped shape early science fiction and fantasy. His stories mixed jungle action, lost worlds, and interplanetary romance in a way that still feels energetic today.
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