"Warrior-Maid of Mars" by Alfred Coppel is a science fiction novel from the 1950s that plunges into a world named Laurr, ruined by ecological issues and warfare. The adventure centers on Telis of Lars, the captain-general who is picked to face off against the Tellurians, scientists from another world. The tale unfolds as his childhood friend, Gorla, turns against him, and he is drawn to Leslie Karr, a captivating Tellurian woman. He tackles challenges of honor and prejudice. The high-stakes tale climaxes with a big showdown that tests Telis's beliefs, exploring themes of transformation, loyalty, and the fate of a dying world.

Warrior-Maid of Mars
By Alfred Coppel
On a planet torn apart by war, a brave captain-general must choose between his duty, his people’s hatred, and an unexpected love that could change everything.
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About the AuthorAlfred Coppel, Alfredo Jose de Arana-Marini Coppel was an American author. Born in Oakland, he served as a fighter pilot in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. After his discharge, he started his career as a writer. He became one of the most prolific pulp magazine authors of the 1950s and 1960s, adopting the pseudonyms Robert Cham Gilman and A.C. Marin and writing for a variety of pulp magazines and later "slick" publishers. Though writing in a variety of genres, including action thrillers, he is known for his science fiction stories which comprise both short stories and novels.
Alfred Coppel, Alfredo Jose de Arana-Marini Coppel was an American author. Born in Oakland, he served as a fighter pilot in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. After his discharge, he started his career as a writer. He became one of the most prolific pulp magazine authors of the 1950s and 1960s, adopting the pseudonyms Robert Cham Gilman and A.C. Marin and writing for a variety of pulp magazines and later "slick" publishers. Though writing in a variety of genres, including action thrillers, he is known for his science fiction stories which comprise both short stories and novels.