Synopsis

Cast down from his throne as King of Aquilonia, the legendary Conan finds himself entangled in a sinister plot involving dark magic and ancient rivalries. His enemies, driven by ambition and hate, resurrect the formidable sorcerer Xaltotun of Acheron through the potent Heart of Ahriman. This unholy alliance strips Conan of his crown and plunges the kingdom into chaos. Forced into exile, the barbarian king embarks on a perilous, continent-spanning odyssey to reclaim what is rightfully his. He traverses exotic landscapes, battles mythical beasts, navigates treacherous political landscapes, and confronts both mortal and supernatural foes. His quest is not merely for a throne, but for vengeance against the dark forces that seek to enslave his people and unleash an age of terror upon the world. The journey tests his might, cunning, and resolve, culminating in an epic confrontation that will determine the fate of an entire civilization.

Critical Reception

"As Robert E. Howard's only full-length novel featuring his most iconic hero, "The Hour of the Dragon" stands as a definitive and monumental work within the sword and sorcery genre, influencing countless fantasy narratives that followed."

Adaptations

While no direct, faithful film or TV adaptation of "The Hour of the Dragon" exists, elements and the spirit of Conan's struggle for kingship are woven into various Conan cinematic and television ventures, most notably the 1982 film "Conan the Barbarian" and its 2011 remake, though they are not direct adaptations of this specific novel.

Metadata

ISBN:9781365537493
Pages:312
Age Rating:16+

Semantically Similar