Robert E Howard
Robert E. Howard is the creator of Conan the Barbarian, one of the most unforgettable fantasy characters of all time. In this novel, one of the last of the Conan tales to be published before the author's untimely demise, Conan's reign as king of Aquilonia is threatened by a group that is plotting to depose him with the help of an ancient wizard who has been resurrected through dark magic.
The Texas-born author who created the inimitable character Conan the Barbarian is also single-handedly responsible for developing and popularizing the so-called "sword and sorcery" fantasy subgenre. In this gripping tale, Howard spins an unforgettable yarn about an early version of Conan and a ruse that puts the mighty warrior face to face with a horrifying ancient demon.
Ever beset by wanderlust and an insatiable urge to seek out conflict, Conan the Cimmerian (also known as Conan the Barbarian) travels to a wild frontier region that lies beyond the Black River. Amidst a raging war, Conan goes head-to-head against a number of formidable opponents, both supernatural and mortal.
This gripping story from Robert E. Howard, an important figure in the development of the sword-and-sorcery fantasy subgenre, features a daring rescue by fearless protagonist Conan the Cimmerian (also known as Conan the Barbarian). After saving the comely Olivia from certain death, Conan and his female companion travel to a deserted island to evade their pursuers. But instead of providing a safe haven, the island has it's owns deadly dangers.
One of the first "sword and sorcery" fantasy classics written by Robert E. Howard featuring Conan the Barbarian, this thrilling tale centers around a regal queen who rules over a small nation—and her ruthless twin sister, who will do anything to usurp the leadership role. Can Conan, the chief of the queen's guards, foil this plot before it's too late?
Conan the Barbarian, also known as Conan the Cimmerian in some stories, is the swashbuckling hero created by master of the sword-and-sorcery genre Robert E. Howard. In the story Queen of the Black Coast, Conan pairs up with a formidable female warrior, Bêlit, and attacks several villages along the Black Coast of Kush in a series of brutal raids.
In this action-packed novella, Conan the Cimmerian (also known by the name Conan the Barbarian) travels to the country of Keshan to help train the country's army. After he arrives, a number of warring factions advance into the country, and the famed marauder gets drawn in by the promise of finding the famed jewels of Gwalhur, which are said to be located in the area.
When he was first conceiving of the story series that would eventually include the unforgettable character Conan the Barbarian (also known as Conan the Cimmerian), author Robert E. Howard put together a sketch outline of the fictional place and time he called the "Hyborian Age," which would serve as the setting for the series. This essay offers a fully fleshed-out description, and it brings a fascinating new dimension to the Conan stories.
Regarded by critics and fans alike as one of the most thrilling and tightly plotted of the Conan the Barbarian tales, The People of the Black Circle has the intrepid warrior absconding with a beautiful princess and desperately trying to foil a plot of world domination that has been hatched by a nefarious cabal of ruthless killers.
Can't get enough of Robert E. Howard's indelible fantasy hero, Conan the Barbarian? Be sure to add this enthralling tale to your must-read list. A prequel of sorts, this story follows a young Conan (still called "the Cimmerian" during this era) as he pursues a beautiful nymph across a frozen land, making all kinds of enemies along the way.
12) Red Nails
Can't get enough of Conan the Barbarian? Fans rank the tale Red Nails as one of the best stories in the series that ultimately inspired Arnold Schwarzenegger's star turn in the famed 1982 action-adventure classic. This tale unfolds deep in the jungles of what is now Mexico or South America, where Conan has traveled in pursuit of his love interest, the brave and beautiful Valeria.
In this thrilling story from sword-and-sorcery luminary Robert E. Howard, our hero Conan the Barbarian is besieged by ravenous cannibals in a strange town and finds himself in a face-to-face standoff with one of his longtime adversaries, the freakishly strong Baal-pteor.
Pirates! Here are tales of the seven seas (and beyond) by some of the greats of nautical fiction. From classics like Treasure Island and The Ghost Pirates, to pulp tales by Robert E. Howard and J. Allan Dunn to modern swashbucklers set in fantasy worlds, The Pirate Story Megapack is a thrill-a-minute compilation of more than 3,100 pages of great pirate tales, both historical and set in fantasy world. And not all pirates sail
...15) The Zombie
Hours of great reading await, with tales from some of the 20th century's most renowned horror and dark fantasy authors. Included are:
DAGON, by H.P. Lovecraft
THE CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT, by Robert E. Howard
MOTHER OF PEARL, by Fitz-James O'Brien
THE WALKING DEAD, by E. Hoffmann Price
SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO SHOUT ABOUT IT, by Darrell Schweitzer
THE STORY OF MING-Y, by Lafcadio Hearn
BY MOONLIGHT, by John Gregory Betancourt
THE GATEWAY
...The Second Western Megapack presents a wide-ranging selection of western stories sure to get your pulse racing. Here are action tales of the old west by masters such as Zane Grey, Ed Earl Repp, Robert E. Howard, Clarence E. Mulford, Max Brand—and many more. More than 2,000 pages of great reading!
Complete contents:
QUICK PAY FOR MAVERICK MEN, by Ed Earl Repp
TOM'S MONEY, by Harriet Prescott Spofford
WHILE SMOKE ROLLED, by Robert
...The Weird Fiction Megapack collects both modern and classic stories from the classic pulp magazine, Weird Tales, with selections ranging throughout the 20th Century, but focusing mainly on the classic era of the 1930s. Included are works by many famous authors, such as H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, Manly Wade Wellman, E. Hoffmann Price, Tennessee Williams, and many more—with an emphasis on great but less-well-known
...19) The Fantasy
THE COPPERSMITH, by Lester del Rey
DOGS QUESTING, by John Gregory Betancourt
OF WITHERED APPLES, by Philip K. Dick
YELLOW EYES, by Marylois Dunn
SEA TIGER, by Henry S. Whitehead
THE BLACK TOWER,