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FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of The Hour of the Dragon by Robert E. Howard. As it was foretold, Conan has risen to the kingship of Aqualonia, yet the forces of darkness and evil are forging his downfall. An ancient power rises from death and smashes Conan from his throne, leaving him running for his life through the streets of his own capital. The Hour of the Dragon follows Conan as he struggles against evil men and monsters in an epic struggle to recover his lost crown.

In Der Garten der Angst erzählt Robert E. Howard ein weiteres Leben des unsterblich wiedergeborenen James Allison – diesmal als Hunwulf, Sohn der Arier: ein gewaltiger Krieger mit Löwenmähne und Feuersteinaxt, dessen Herz der strahlenden Gudrun gehört. Gemeinsam fliehen sie durch Tigerwälder, Schneepässe und Sturmwüsten, bis sie ein verborgenes Tal finden: ein Meer aus blutroten, fleischfressenden Blumen, reglos wie Grabmäuler, umschlossen von blauen Klippen und dominiert von einem unheimlichen grünen Turm.

Blutige Schlachten, uralte Götter und ein Monster jenseits aller Vorstellungskraft… In Das Tal des Wurms zieht Niord mit den Ariern durch dampfende Dschungel und zerklüftete Hügel. Zwischen Pikten-Kriegen, tödlichen Fallen und urzeitlichen Kreaturen lauert Satha, der Schlangengott, und ein weißer, pulsierender Wurm – größer als ein Mastodon, mit Tentakeln und glitzernden Facettenaugen. Niord kämpft mit Schwert, Speer und vergifteten Pfeilen gegen das namenlose Grauen und gibt sein Leben, um sein Volk zu beschützen.

Conan is working for pay as a soldier at the frontier fort of Tuscelan. While out scouting he saves the life of Balthus, and the two become embroiled in a fight for their lives and a war against the invading picts. Can Conan and Balthus defeat the evil sorcerer that has summoned ancient monsters and bound the pictish clans as never before?

An enthralling collection of creepy and mysterious stories. From classic detective stories to spine-tingling horror and scary ghost stories, these tales will make your flesh crawl.... 1. 'A Ghost Story' by Mark Twain. 2. 'The Silver Mask' by Hugh Walpole. 3. 'The Cactus' by O. Henry. 4. 'Dead of Night' by W. F. Harvey. 5. 'The Terrible Old Man' by H. P. Lovecraft. 6. 'Rattle of Bones' by Robert E. Howard. 7. 'The Last Leaf' by O. Henry. 8. 'The Magnet' by Barry Pain. 9. 'Pickman’s Model' by H. P. Lovecraft.

A Witch Shall Be Born by Robert E. Howard is a gripping sword-and-sorcery fantasy novella set in the ancient desert kingdom of Khauran. The story centers on twin sisters divided by fate—the noble Queen Taramis and her dark counterpart Salome, a witch marked by a blood-red crescent. When Salome returns from exile to seize the throne through deception and sorcery, the kingdom plunges into chaos.

Before writing the Conan stories, Robert E. Howard wrote an alternate history of the world that included the origins of the various races and countries that formed the background of his most famous heroic character. This history shows where the Cimmerians originated and the tribes they fought to establish their kingdom. How did the backward skin-wearing Picts overrun an empire? The answers are here. Fans of the Conan stories will enjoy this grand view of the history of the Hyborian Age.

Conan and Valeria discover a lost city that is walled in and roofed over, allowing none to enter or leave. Within its walls are riches beyond compare and a seething war between the tribes of degenerates who live there. FNH audio presents an unabridged reading of Red Nails. Red Nails was the last Conan story penned by Robert E. Howard and is often represented by Howard scholars as one of the best.

Discover the darker side of Robert E. Howard, the legendary creator of Conan the Barbarian, in this spine-chilling anthology of his finest horror tales. "Blood and Shadows" plunges listeners into a world of ancient evils, cosmic terrors, and macabre mysteries, showcasing Howard's unparalleled talent for blending action with atmospheric dread.

This classic tale of sword and sorcery chronicles the adventures of Robert E. Howard's most famous character Conan of Cimmeria.

Ein einziger Schlag – und Zeit und Raum zerbrechen. In Der Schlag des Gongs erlebt Kull von Atlantis, König von Valusia, eine Vision, die ihn jenseits der Grenzen von Raum, Zeit und Realität führt. Für ihn vergeht eine Ewigkeit in fremden Welten, während er in Wahrheit nur Sekunden bewusstlos war – Opfer eines Attentats. Mit dieser kurzen, aber intensiven Geschichte zeigt Robert E. Howard, Schöpfer von Conan der Barbar, die philosophische Seite seines frühen Helden: Kull blickt in Abgründe, die weit über Krieg, Intrigen und Macht hinausreichen.

A spectacular collection of classic ghost stories from some of the masters of spooky fiction. 'On the Brighton Road' by Richard Middleton; 'A Ghost Story' by Mark Twain; 'The Everlasting Club' by Arthur Gray; 'The Snow' by Hugh Walpole; 'Rose Rose' by Barry Pain; 'The Ghost Ship' by Richard Middleton; 'The Bus Conductor' by E. F. Benson; 'The Tarn' by Hugh Walpole; 'The Diary of Mr. Poynter' by M. R. James.

Ob im schwarzen Herz Afrikas, auf nebelverhangenen Hügeln oder im Kampf gegen blutrünstige Sekten – Kane begegnet dem Grauen mit Stahl, Glauben und unerbittlicher Entschlossenheit. Alexander Wohnhaas verleiht der legendären Sword-&-Sorcery-Figur mit seiner kraftvollen Stimme Leben, Gravitas und Gänsehaut – ein Muss für Fans von düsterer Fantasy, Schauerliteratur und Pulp-Fiction-Klassikern.

When Conan flees tyranny and joins the infamous pirate queen Bêlit, their fiery romance ignites a saga of blood-soaked raids, supernatural horrors, and tragic destiny. Set against a backdrop of cursed rivers, haunted lands, and ruthless battles, this early 20th-century sword-and-sorcery classic blends high-seas adventure with themes of love, honor, and loss.

The Gods of Bal-Sagoth is an adventure-fantasy story by Robert E. Howard, first published in 1931. The tale follows Turlogh Dubh O'Brien, an Irish warrior and mercenary, who finds himself caught in a storm at sea and cast ashore on a mysterious, uncharted island. There, he encounters Athelstane, a Viking prince who leads him to the legendary lost city of Bal-Sagoth. The city, once ruled by an ancient, god-like race, is now in decline, its people divided and warring among themselves.

First published in "Weird Tales", August 1928, alternatively titled "Solomon Kane". This was the first Solomon Kane story ever published. In France, Kane finds a girl attacked by a gang of brigands led by a villain known as Le Loup. As she dies in his arms, Kane determines to avenge her death, and the trail leads from France to Africa, ending with Kane's first meeting with N'Longa.

Epic Tales of Robert E. Howard gathers three thrilling sword-and-sorcery adventures into one unforgettable volume. Featuring A Witch Shall Be Born, The Devil in Iron, and Shadows in the Moonlight, this collection delivers savage battles, dark magic, and the bold heroic storytelling that made Robert E. Howard a fantasy legend.

There are certain stories which stand out from the crowd owing to the unique creativity of the plot and the skill with which the author unfolds his tale. This selection contains 50 of the most ingenious short stories ever written. Includes: 'The Lighthouse on Shivering Sand' by J. S. Fletcher; 'The Umbrella' by Arnold Bennett; 'The Lovely Lady' by D. H. Lawrence; 'The Lake' by W. F. Harvey; 'A Tiger’s Skin' by W. W. Jacobs; and 'The Strange Case of Mr. Todmorden' by F. Britten Austin.

Conan the Barbarian spends a night in a cheap tavern in Zamboula, and is swept up in a dark world of roaming cannibals, a naked woman and her deranged lover, the strangler Baal-pteor and the evil high priest he serves.

A full-cast audiobook version of Robert E. Howard's classic Conan story "Shadows in Zamboula", with strategic sound effects to enhance the storytelling. A narration worthy of the well-known barbarian hero.