The Hour of the Dragon is a fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian. It is the only full-length Conan novel ever written by Howard. The story follows Conan, a barbarian warrior, as he attempts to reclaim his throne as king of Aquilonia. He is opposed by the evil sorcerer Xaltotun, who has been resurrected from the dead and is determined to take the throne for himself. Conan must battle Xaltotun's magical powers and the armies of his allies in order to reclaim his kingdom. Along the way, he encounters a variety of allies and enemies, including a beautiful princess, a powerful wizard, and a mysterious cult. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and suspense as Conan fights to reclaim his throne and save his kingdom from the forces of evil. It is a classic example of Howard's unique style of fantasy writing, and is sure to delight fans of the genre.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Sword and Sorcery · 22 chapters