The Witch Queen of Mongo, Alex Raymond
The Witch Queen of Mongo, Alex Raymond
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The Witch Queen of Mongo

Author: Alex Raymond, Con Steffanson

Narrator: Johnny Heller

Unabridged: 4 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/19/2019


Synopsis

The 5th in the series of fabulous novels inspired by the famous comic strip Flash Gordon. Victimized by a psychic teenage prankster, Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Dr. Zarkov find themselves instantly transported to the planet of Mongo, where Flash is captured & drugged by the ravishing witch Queen Azura & her evil cohort--none other than Ming the Merchiless, Jr! But Zarkov & Dale escape to Arboria, & enlist the aid of Prince Barin, who, by use of a brilliant ruse, sets in motion a series of violent encounters & hair's abreadth escapes that place Flash's life in imminent peril.

About The Author

Ron Goulart (b 1933)   Aka Kenneth Robeson, Frank S. Shawn, Joseph Silva, Con Steffanson   Ron Goulart is a professional author having worked over several decades and has over 180 books to his credit, including more than 50 science fiction novels and over 20 mysteries. He’s received two Edgar Award nominations and is considered one of the country’s leading authorities on comic books and comic strips, as shown in his 2000 book, Comic Book Culture. Ron lives with his wife, Frances, also a writer, in Connecticut.  


Reviews

Goodreads review by Craig

This is the fifth prose novel in the Flash Gordon adventure series from Avon, based on the famous comic strip characters created by Alex Raymond. This one was written by Bruce Cassiday under the pen name of Carson Bingham. Flash, Dale, and Zarkov are "psychically" transported back to Mongo, five or......more

Dr. Zarkov is experimenting in his laboratory on Earth, delving into the softer sciences of extrasensory perception and clairvoyance. The object of his study is a teenage boy named Willie who is able to make real just about anything he wishes. Once meeting Dr. Zarkov’s friends, Flash Gordon and Dale......more

Goodreads review by Robert

It was a bit of a slow start. It presumes some knowledge of Flash's previous experiences on Mongo as it revisits some old villains. The book also introduces the reader to Willie the wonder boy who has so many mental powers. After teleporting Flash, Dale, and Zarkov to Mongo, because he wants to see......more

2.5 stars really. Rounded it up.......more