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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.

Conan has become King of Aquilonia by slaying its previous king, Numedides. However, Numedides’ heir, Valerius, seeks to depose Conan and assume the throne using the dark powers of Xaltotun, an ancient sorcerer resurrected by Valerius. Follow Conan’s adventures through the lands of Hyboria to retrieve the magic Heart of Ahriman in order to defeat Xaltotun and regain his kingdom!

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.

The Frost-Giant’s Daughter, written by Robert E. Howard in 1932, is one of the earliest tales of Conan the Barbarian, set in the mythical Hyborian Age. Originally rejected by Weird Tales magazine during Howard’s lifetime, the story was later published posthumously in 1953 in The Coming of Conan. This tale stands out for its dreamlike quality, blending raw, brutal action with haunting, mythic beauty.

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.

Since the first appearance of a vampire in Robert Southey’s Thalaba the Destroyer, we mortals have endured a morbid fascination with these peculiar creatures of the night. They come in many forms: charming and seductive; ghastly and terrible. Join us as we explore a number of classic yarns concerning the various guises of the vampire, from Aleksey Tolstoy’s horrifying description of a vampiric family to Robert E. Howard’s tale of a creature loosed from bondage after having been buried for over three centuries. Thank the gods these creatures are fictitious…aren’t they?

In this adventure Conan is the leader of the beautiful Queen’s army, but is quickly thrown down from his lofty position by witchcraft. His quest for revenge starts with his crucifixion.

Robert E. Howard's classic barbarian swords man, Conan of Cimmeria, pits his muscles his will and his sword against a demon from the void who has come to his world in search of power and possesses a body of living iron. Meanwhile, Conan continues to disrupt and harry the expansion of the Turanian Empire. Full-cast audiobook with strategic sound effects to help create the ambiance of the Hyborean age.

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.

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?

"Beyond the Black River" is one of the original short stories about Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard. It's set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age and concerns Conan's battle against a savage tribe of Picts in the unsettled lands beyond the infamous Black River.

The American literary tradition has, in a far shorter span of time than others throughout history, achieved a glowing and glittering reputation. From its transatlantic roots it has absorbed the sons and daughters of other cultures, other lands and made them part of her own. Within this melting pot of styles, genres and wordplay one fact stands out: In the American short story, Literary tradition has a strong, vibrant and almost inclusive history, if you know where to look.

People of the Dark is a short story by Robert E. Howard, first published in 1932. The tale blends elements of fantasy, horror, and adventure, set within the dark and mysterious world of ancient races and reincarnation. The protagonist, John O'Brien, experiences strange dreams in which he finds himself in a past life as a warrior named Conan. Through these visions, he discovers a lost civilization and becomes entangled in an ancient conflict. The story is notable for its exploration of themes such as the cyclical nature of time, the struggle for power, and the primal instincts buried deep within human nature.

Epic in scope and magically textured, Howard’s The People of the Black Circle is one of the most accomplished tales of Conan the Cimmerian. Conan drives us to magnificent mountain heights and subtle secret passes in order to foil a nefarious plot of the Black Seers of Yimsha.

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1934. 'The Valley of the Worm' is a story in the James Allison series and tells the tale of a Texan who recalls his past lives as ancient heroes. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During his youth, his family moved between a variety of Texan boomtowns, and Howard - a bookish and somewhat introverted child - was steeped in the violent myths and legends of the Old South.

The Haunter of the Ring by Robert E. Howard is a supernatural horror story steeped in dark magic, occultism, and the perilous consequences of meddling with ancient forces. The narrative follows John Kirowan, a recurring character in Howard's mythos, who is drawn into a sinister plot involving a cursed ring and a malevolent spirit. The story begins when Kirowan's friend, John Conrad, reaches out to him in desperation. Conrad's wife, Evelyn, has been behaving strangely, seemingly under the influence of a powerful, malevolent force.

Worms of the Earth is a dark fantasy story by Robert E. Howard, first published in 1932. Set in the world of Roman-occupied Britain, the tale follows Bran Mak Morn, the last king of the Picts, as he seeks revenge against the oppressive Roman Empire. When a Roman official publicly tortures and humiliates one of Bran's people, the Pictish leader turns to an ancient, forbidden race— the Worms of the Earth— for help in exacting his vengeance.

The Challenge from Beyond by Robert E. Howard is a gripping tale of cosmic horror, written as part of a collaborative effort by five prominent writers of weird fiction. Howard's section stands out for its vivid descriptions, action-packed narrative, and themes of survival in the face of incomprehensible, otherworldly forces. The story begins when a group of archaeologists uncovers a strange, alien artifact buried deep in the Earth's surface.

Ein nächtlicher Palast. Ein Totenschädel. Eine schwarze Katze, die mehr sieht, als sie sollte. In Die Katze und der Totenschädel begegnen wir Kull von Atlantis, dem legendären König aus der Feder von Robert E. Howard – Schöpfer von Conan. Doch diesmal steht er nicht einem Heer von Feinden gegenüber, sondern dem Grauen in den Schatten seines eigenen Thronsaals. Diese düstere, mystische Kurzgeschichte verbindet klassische Sword-&-Sorcery-Elemente mit dem unheimlichen Flackern des Übernatürlichen.

Begib dich an die stürmischen Küsten des 11. Jahrhunderts und erlebe, wie der keltische Ausgestoßene Turlogh Dub O'Brien in „Die Götter von Bal‑Sagoth" gegen uralte Mächte und brutale Wikinger antritt. In dieser actiongeladenen Pulp‑Fiction‑Erzählung von Robert E. Howard kämpft er sich in ein versunkenes Reich, wo einst mächtige Götter herrschten und nur Blut und Stahl entscheiden, wer überlebt. Benjamin Werner haucht diesem Klassiker eine mitreißende Stimmung ein, die dich in tosende Schlachten und finstere Mysterien entführt – perfekt zum Einschlafen oder für ein packendes Abend‑Abenteuer.