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The People of the Black Circle by Robert E. Howard

The People of the Black Circle

Robert E. Howard

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

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Who it’s for
A classic Conan tale pairs brisk adventure with an unusual glimpse into Howard’s magic and magicians.
Genres
Fantasy Adventure, Dark Fantasy, The Classics
Published
Start Publishing LLC, August 24, 2015

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About this book

Conan kidnaps a princess and foils a nefarious plot of world domination in this action-packed adventure. An undisputed classic of Conan lore, 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.

Magic and Mayhem

A classic Conan tale pairs brisk adventure with an unusual glimpse into Howard’s magic and magicians.

Come here for

  • Conan adventure with high-stakes action
  • A rare closer look at magic and magicians

Expect

  • A princess kidnapping and a plot for world domination
  • Action-forward fantasy with darker edges

Where it sits

Fantasy Adventure77%
Dark Fantasy67%
The Classics26%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Romance Adventure
Authors
Robert E. Howard
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
August 24, 2015
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Action & Adventure