Manhounds of Antares is a science fiction novel by British writer Kenneth Bulmer, written under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers.

[1] The book follows on directly on the events of Prince of Scorpio with Prescot, Delia and the Emperor returning to the capital of Vallia, Vondium, after the successful battle at the Dragon's Bones.

He is also able to secure titles and offices for his friends Inch and Seg from the Emperor to reward them for their loyalty during the uprising.

He decides on a woman who declares herself to be Princess Lilah of Hyrklana and learns that the slaves are kept for the purpose of hunting by wealthy Lords of the region.

Prescot also for the first time encounters the Jiklos, dog-like humans specifically breed for hunting, which pursue the group of slaves.

Prescot also, for the first time, establishes friendly relations with a Rapa, Rapechak, a fierce bird-like race often employed as mercenaries who he previously fought on occasions.

Prescot learns that Mog, who he rescued, is the high priestess of the Miglas and begins to understand the aim of the Star Lords.

When he refuses to bow to the silver Leem in the street Prescot comes in conflict with the Canops military but escapes while his friends are arrested.