City of the Living Flame

"City of the Living Flame" by Henry Hasse is a science fiction adventure that unfolds on Mars, where legends and eerie forces collide. Jim Landor journeys across the planet's frozen expanse searching for the lost city of M'Tonak, a place whispered to hold unimaginable power and the key to his brother's disappearance. Joined by Kaarji, a Martian shrouded in secrets, Jim braves the harsh polar wastes, facing strange beasts and the Dim-Ing, a sinister presence that warps minds. As they get closer to M'Tonak, they uncover a dark secret, forcing Jim to confront an evil that threatens the entire Martian civilization and possibly Earth. The story races towards a showdown where Jim must find a way to stop the Dim-Ing and escape the city's impending doom.