My Rating “Part Three – Behind The Mask” A gunshot rang out within the half-light of the Gordon House. As Michael O’Donnel wrestled the .38 caliber revolver from Evelyn Gordon’s hands, John Kirowan turned to scan the study for an unseen presence. It wasn’t the serpent ring that caused Evelyn to become homicidal, as John […]
My Rating “Part Two – Words Of Power” A temple keeper is dead and the nephew of Governor Patanius plays ignorant of Conan’s accusations. Now the Cimmerian must act quickly or be thrown to the unscrupulous Numalian Court of Justice. With a heavy hand, Conan slays all but Inquisitor Demetrio and his captain of the
My Rating “Part One – Stealing Faces & Finery” Brule scanned the mists for recognizable faces. The Shaman had promised him the truth, even if it was forcibly provided. The Spear-Slayer had to confirm the validity of his ally. Was the king of Valusia of sound mind? Gonar inhaled smoke from his pipe once again,
My Rating “The Skull of Silence!” Kull and his men had traveled for several days towards Valusia without prolonged rest. The borderlands were treacherous, indeed, but the Tiger King had filled the time contemplating a recent debate between Ka-Nu and himself. The Pict had openly ridiculed Kull for a statement he made during the previous
My Rating “Eyes Of The Gorgon” The noose tightened around Sonja’s neck as the Zingaran villagers cheered on from the market square. Why did they continue to call her monster? Why the term Gorgon? Red Sonja was not even supposed to be here today. This was nothing but a misunderstanding. Then a scream rang out
My Rating “A King Comes Riding!” A seditious plot begins to unfold inside the backrooms of the royal palace. As King Kull debates his own Councilor Tu from the Topaz Throne, a group of Valusian saboteurs lay plans to assassinate him. But, for what purpose? These very same men had manipulated Kull into slaying King
My Rating “The Monster On The Mound!” Adapted from the story “The Horror From The Mound” by Robert E Howard. The Sheriff of Coyote Wells must be told about the murder near the old Indian Mound! But in the dark, and without his horse, rancher Steve Brill wouldn’t survive an hour out on the open
My Rating “A Death In Scarlet” On the rough and tumble streets of Khorusun, two young women scan the incoming merchant trains looking for a mark. The day is young, as is their flesh. Sonja points to a Khitai trader lavishly adorned with gold and silk; a peacock seemingly out of place amongst the prostitutes
My Rating “Tattered Wings” What is the worth of a father’s son? Gold? Artifacts? Immortality? In the snow-laid mountains of Hyrkania, Conan will move heaven and earth to rescue the boy of a local warlord. As for Conan’s men, those brash mercenaries from the land of Khitai, would never return to claim their reward. Lurking
My Rating “The Frost Giant’s Daughter” Note: This is a remastered version of the story first published by Marvel Comics. The daughter of Ymir traipsed around the icy field as the Vanir gave battle to Conan and his Aesir allies. One by one, they all fell, each by the other’s hand. However, it would be
