"The Revolt of the Star Men" by Raymond Z. Gallun is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows Austin Shelby and Janice Darell, who find themselves embroiled in a mysterious and dangerous encounter with Hekalu Selba, a Martian nobleman with unclear intentions. As they navigate through a drama filled with suspense and intrigue, the characters face threats posed by both alien beings and sinister human plots. At the start of the story, the characters are on the Neilson-Aldebar space liner, "Ekova", where young Janice unexpectedly reunites with Hekalu Selba after he had supposedly been on a quest for ancient artifacts on Mars. Tension arises when Austin, Janice’s companion, feels an unsettling aura surrounding Hekalu. When strange and alarming occurrences begin to haunt Austin’s thoughts, the narrative hints at deeper layers of mysterious plots involving ancient treasures and possibly threatening beings. The opening sets the stage for a thrilling adventure as the characters grapple with jealousy, danger, and unknown cosmic forces that will soon propel them into a battle for their safety and the fate of their worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)