Conan - Beyond the Black River is a classic fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, set in the world of his famous character, Conan the Barbarian. The story follows Conan as he travels to the Pictish Wilderness, a savage land of untamed wilderness and fierce warriors. Here, he finds himself in the middle of a conflict between the Picts and the Aquilonians, two warring factions. Conan must choose a side and fight for his life as he battles against the Picts and their savage allies. Along the way, he discovers a powerful artifact that could turn the tide of the war and save the Aquilonians from certain destruction. Conan must use all of his strength and cunning to survive the dangers of the Pictish Wilderness and protect the Aquilonians from their enemies. With the fate of two nations in his hands, Conan must prove himself a hero and save the day.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Action · 8 chapters