Names in the Black Book
The Black Book is a collection of stories by Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian. The stories in the book are set in a variety of genres, including horror, fantasy, and adventure. The stories feature a variety of characters, including a mad scientist, a vengeful ghost, a cursed knight, and a mysterious stranger. The stories explore themes of revenge, justice, and the supernatural. The stories are often dark and violent, and feature elements of the supernatural and the occult. The stories are often set in the past, and feature a variety of settings, from the wilds of Scotland to the deserts of Arabia. The stories are often fast-paced and action-packed, and feature a variety of characters, from the heroic to the villainous.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery · 14,129 words
First lines
-"Three unsolved murders in a week are not so unusual--for River Street," grunted Steve Harrison, shifting his muscular bulk restlessly in his chair.
His companion lighted a cigarette and Harrison observed that her slim hand was none too steady. She was exotically beautiful, a dark, supple figure, with the rich colors of purple Eastern nights and crimson dawns in her dusky hair and red lips. But in her dark eyes Harrison glimpsed the shadow of fear. Only once before had he seen fear in those marvelous eyes, and the memory made him vaguely uneasy.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert E. Howard
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery, Historical Fiction
- Length: 14,129 words
- Structure: 1 section, 471 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The book is written by Robert E. Howard, a renowned fantasy author, and is set in a mythical world with supernatural elements.
- Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey as they explore the world and face various challenges and obstacles.
- Mystery — The protagonist is on a mission to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Black Book and its connection to their past.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical period and includes references to real-world events and people.
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