23-The Hand of Nergal

About this book

Conan the Cimmerian has tasted Hyborian intrigue and found that palaces are no different from thieves' dens, except that the pickings are richer. With a horse and a purse from the grateful Murilo, the young barbarian rides east along the Road of Kings into Turan, where he takes service as a mercenary in the army of King Yildiz. But the war against the rebel satrap Munthassem Khan turns into a nightmare when, at sunset, winged black shadows with eyes of green fire sweep down from the crimson sky. Seasoned veterans flee in panic, the general falls, and the battle is lost. Only Conan stands his ground, facing a monster that no blade can cut. His one hope may lie in a strange amulet he found only a day before. This sword-and-sorcery adventure blends savage battle scenes, supernatural dread and the raw spirit of Robert E. Howard's most famous hero. It is a story from the Conan chronology that fans of classic pulp fantasy and dark fantasy will want on their shelf. Short and fast-paced, it is perfect for an evening's read. Open the book in your browser and start reading instantly, with no download needed.

Author

Robert E. Howard

Length

~30 pages

Reading time

36 min

Chapters

8

Released

October 24, 2026

Languages

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Formats

eBook

Print format

Paperback, 12.7 × 20 cm, 48 pages

Age rating

Teen 13+