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Robert E. Howard


The People of the Black Circle

Conan: Donald M. Grant: Book 1

Robert E. Howard

The People of the Black Circle is one of the original novellas about Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard and first published in Weird Tales magazine in three parts over the September, October and November 1934 issues. Howard earned $250 for the publication of this story.

It's set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age and concerns Conan kidnapping an exotic princess from Vendhya (prehistoric India), while foiling a nefarious plot of world conquest by the Black Seers of Yimsha. Due to its epic scope and atypical Hindustan flavor, the story is considered an undisputed classic of Conan lore and is often cited by Howard scholars as one of his best tales.

It is also one of the few Howard stories where the reader is treated a deeper insight on magic and magicians beyond the stereotypical Hyborian depiction as demon conjurer-illusionist-priests.

A Witch Shall Be Born

Conan: Donald M. Grant: Book 2

Robert E. Howard

"A Witch Shall Be Born" by Robert E. Howard is a tale of dark sorcery and royal intrigue.

Queen Taramis of Khauran is brutally usurped by her malevolent twin sister, Salome, a witch believed dead. Salome's reign of terror, marked by witchcraft and despotism, spurs Conan the Barbarian into action. As the captain of the queen's guard, Conan leads a rebellion to restore Taramis and free the kingdom from Salome's evil clutches.

The Tower of the Elephant

Conan: Donald M. Grant: Book 3

Robert E. Howard

In "The Tower of the Elephant" by Robert E. Howard, young Conan seeks treasure and knowledge within a mysterious tower, guarded by magic and monsters. He faces deadly challenges and uncovers cosmic truths, altering his destiny and understanding of power and wisdom.

Table of Contents:

  • The Tower of the Elephant - interior artwork by Richard Robertson
  • 9 - The Tower of the Elephant - (1933) - novelette
  • 55 - The God in the Bowl - (1952) - short story

Red Nails

Conan: Donald M. Grant: Book 4

Robert E. Howard

Conan the Cimmerian is back in this tale of adventure, love, and magic. One of the strangest stories ever written-the tale of a barbarian adventurer, a woman pirate, and a weird roofed city inhabited by the most peculiar race of men ever spawned.

The Devil in Iron

Conan: Donald M. Grant: Book 5

Robert E. Howard

In "The Devil in Iron," an ancient demon, Khosatral Khel, is awakened on the remote island of Xapur due to the meddling of a greedy fisherman. Upon reawakening, Khel resurrects the ancient fortress which once dominated the island, including its cyclopean walls, gigantic pythons, and long-dead citizens.

Table of Contents:

  • The Devil in Iron - interior artwork by Dan Green
  • 11 - Shadows in Zamboula - (1935) - novelette
  • 81 - The Devil in Iron - (1934) - novelette

Rogues in the House

Conan: Donald M. Grant: Book 6

Robert E. Howard

"Rogues in the House" is one of the original short stories starring the fictional sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard and first published in Weird Tales magazine circa January 1934. It is set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age and concerns Conan inadvertently becoming involved in the power play between two powerful men fighting for control of a city. It was the seventh Conan story Howard had published.

Table of Contents:

  • Rogues in the House - interior artwork by Marcus Boas
  • 11 - Rogues in the House - (1934) - novelette
  • 71 - The Frost-Giant's Daughter - short story

Queen of the Black Coast

Conan: Donald M. Grant: Book 7

Robert E. Howard

"Queen of the Black Coast" is one of the original short stories about Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard and first published in Weird Tales magazine circa May 1934. It is set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age and concerns Conan becoming a notorious pirate and plundering the coastal villages of Kush alongside Bêlit, a head-strong femme fatale.

Due to its epic scope and atypical romance, the story is considered an undisputed classic of Conan lore and is often cited by Howard scholars as one of his most famous tales.

Table of Contents:

  • Queen of the Black Coast - interior artwork by Michael Hague
  • 11 - Queen of the Black Coast - (1934) - novelette
  • 85 - The Vale of Lost Women - (1967) - short story

Jewels of Gwahlur

Conan: Donald M. Grant: Book 8

Robert E. Howard

In this exciting story Conan is a mercenary soldier searching for the the treasure of a lost city. After fighting and overcoming several perils, both natural and supernatural, he finds that some things are more valuable than a casket of jewels.

Table of Contents:

  • Jewels of Gwahlur - (1935) - novelette
  • 11 - Jewels of Gwahlur - interior artwork by Dean Morrissey
  • 105 - The Snout in the Dark - short fiction

Black Colossus

Conan: Donald M. Grant: Book 9

Robert E. Howard

A powerful wizard is awoken—with dreams of world domination—from his three-thousand year sleep. He gathers an army of desert tribes and sets out to conquer the Hyborian nations. Only Conan can stand in his way.

Table of Contents:

  • Black Colossus - interior artwork by Ned Dameron
  • 11 - Black Colossus - (1933) - novelette
  • 107 - Shadows in the Moonlight - (1934) - novelette

The Pool of the Black One

Conan: Donald M. Grant: Book 10

Robert E. Howard

Conan becomes the captain of a pirate vessel and encounters a remote island with a mysterious pool that has powers of transmutation. Expect the unexpected in this exciting tale.

Table of Contents:

  • The Pool of the Black One - interior artwork by Hank Jankus
  • 13 - The Pool of the Black One - (1933) - novelette
  • 81 - Drums of Tombalku (fragment) - (1966) - short fiction

The Hour of the Dragon

Conan: Donald M. Grant: Book 11

Robert E. Howard

This is the only novel by Howard featuring his Conan character. It was originally published as a serial in "Weird tales" from Dec. 1935 to April 1936. This edition is volume 1 of a set of authorized editions featuring a collection of Conan novellas which were first published separately in the 1930's.

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