Shadows In The Moonlight

Name: Shadows In The Moonlight
Author: Robert E. Howard

Shadows in the Moonlight is a collection of stories by Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian. The stories in this collection are all set in the Hyborian Age, the fictional world of Conan. The stories in this collection include: "The Shadow Kingdom": A mysterious kingdom is discovered in the depths of the Hyborian Age, and Conan must battle its monstrous inhabitants. "The Tower of the Elephant": Conan infiltrates a mysterious tower in search of a legendary gem, but finds something far more sinister. "The Scarlet Citadel": Conan is captured by a powerful wizard and must battle his way out of a magical prison. "The Pool of the Black One": Conan must battle a sea monster in order to save a beautiful princess. "The Vale of Lost Women": Conan must battle a powerful witch in order to save a village from her evil magic. "The Frost Giant's Daughter": Conan must battle a giant in order to save a beautiful princess. "The God in the Bowl": Conan must battle a powerful sorcerer in order to save a city from destruction. "Rogues in the House": Conan must battle a powerful criminal in order to save a city from his evil schemes. "The Vale of Lost Women": Conan must battle a powerful witch in order to save a village from her evil magic. "The Black Colossus": Conan must battle a powerful sorcerer in order to save a city from destruction. "The Slithering Shadow": Conan must battle a mysterious creature in order to save a city from destruction. "The Pool of the Black One": Conan must battle a sea monster in order to save a beautiful princess. "The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune": Conan must battle a powerful wizard in order to save a city from destruction.

By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Horror · 4 chapters · 12,216 words

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A swift crashing of horses through the tall reeds; a heavy fall, a despairing cry. From the dying steed there staggered up its rider, a slender girl in sandals and girdled tunic. Her dark hair fell over her white shoulders, her eyes were those of a trapped animal. She did not look at the jungle of reeds that hemmed in the little clearing, nor at the blue waters that lapped the low shore behind her. Her wide-eyed gaze was fixed in agonized intensity on the horseman who pushed through the reedy screen and dismounted before her.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Robert E. Howard
Date: 1928 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Horror, Mystery
Length: 12,216 words
Structure: 4 chapters, 422 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Fantasy — The title of the book implies a mysterious and supernatural element, which is a common element of fantasy literature.
Adventure — The title of the book implies a journey or quest, which is a common element of adventure literature.
Horror — The title of the book implies a dark and sinister element, which is a common element of horror literature.
Mystery — The title of the book implies a hidden truth or secret, which is a common element of mystery literature.