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