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The Hour of the Dragon by Robert E. Howard

The Hour of the Dragon

Robert E. Howard

Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · August 24, 2015

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Who it’s for
A classic fantasy adventure where defending a crown means facing armies, sorcery, and danger.
Genres
Fantasy Adventure, Epic Fantasy, Dragons & Mythic Creatures
Published
Start Publishing LLC, August 24, 2015

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About this book

Conan has claimed the throne of Aquilonia, but now he must defend it from rival armies and sorcery most vile. Evil magicians and neighboring armies loom on the horizon and all that stands between Conan and certain death is the strength of his sword arm and his wits. Little does Conan know the lengths that he will have to travel to keep his crown. Perhaps Robert E. Howard's greatest work.

Crown Under Threat

A classic fantasy adventure where defending a crown means facing armies, sorcery, and danger.

Come here for

  • A crown under siege, with rival armies and vile sorcery closing in
  • Fantasy adventure driven by sword arm and wits

Expect

  • High-stakes conflict between royal power and looming threats
  • A sustained, action-minded journey to keep the crown

Where it sits

Fantasy Adventure49%
Epic Fantasy48%
Dragons & Mythic Creatures34%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Dark Fantasy
  • Fairy Tales & Myths
Authors
Robert E. Howard
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
August 24, 2015
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Dark Fantasy