Shadows in Zamboula is a collection of short stories by Robert E. Howard, set in the fictional Hyborian Age. The stories follow the adventures of Conan the Cimmerian, a barbarian warrior, as he travels through the exotic lands of the Hyborian Age. The collection includes five stories: “The Man on the Ground”, “The Tower of the Elephant”, “The Hall of the Dead”, “The Devil in Iron”, and “Shadows in Zamboula”. In “The Man on the Ground”, Conan is hired to investigate a mysterious figure who has been seen lurking around a village. In “The Tower of the Elephant”, Conan infiltrates a mysterious tower in search of a legendary gem. In “The Hall of the Dead”, Conan must battle a powerful necromancer in order to save a princess. In “The Devil in Iron”, Conan must battle a powerful demon in order to save a city. In “Shadows in Zamboula”, Conan must battle a powerful sorcerer in order to save a city. The stories in Shadows in Zamboula are filled with action, adventure, and suspense, as Conan battles monsters, villains, and gods in his quest for justice and glory. The stories are also filled with Howard’s trademark wit and humor, making them a delight to read.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Horror · 4 chapters