Queen of the Black Coast is a collection of stories by Robert E. Howard, featuring his most famous character, Conan the Barbarian. The stories follow Conan as he battles monsters, wizards, and other foes in his quest to become the undisputed ruler of the Black Coast. The stories in the collection include "Queen of the Black Coast," "The Slithering Shadow," "The Devil in Iron," "The People of the Black Circle," "The Tower of the Elephant," "Black Colossus," "Shadows in the Moonlight," "A Witch Shall Be Born," "The Pool of the Black One," "Red Nails," and "Jewels of Gwahlur." In the stories, Conan faces off against a variety of enemies, including the wizard Thoth-Amon, the witch-queen Thalis, and the demon-god Tsotha-Lanti. He also encounters a variety of creatures, such as the giant spider, the dragon, and the giant ape. Along the way, he makes allies, such as the pirate queen Belit, and learns the secrets of sorcery and the power of the Black Coast. The stories in Queen of the Black Coast are filled with action, adventure, and suspense, and are sure to delight fans of Robert E. Howard and Conan the Barbarian.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 5 chapters