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People of the Dark

The Weird Works Of Robert E. Howard seriesbook 3 of 6Next:Wings in the Night(2005) →

The third collection of Robert E. Howard's fantasy work, from the legendary pulp magazine Weird Talesand its rival Strange Tales, features more classic fiction and poetry from Howard's prime writing years. Gathered here are stories with such enduring and popular characters as Solomon Kane, Turlogh Dubh and Comac of Connacht. Other highlights include "The Black Stone," considered by many to be Howard's finest excursion into Lovecraftian horror; "The Horror from the Mound," a vampire story set in Texas; and "People of the Dark," a precursor to the Conanstories which ultimately made Howard famous!

Audience
adult
Length
short · 190 pages

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