Summary
The Hour of the Dragon is the only full-length Conan the Barbarian novel written by Robert E.
Howard, and is often considered the definitive Conan epic.
Set during Conan’s reign as King of Aquilonia, the story combines political intrigue, necromantic horror, and high adventure.
When the powerful sorcerer Xaltotun, a resurrected ancient wizard of Acheron, returns from the dead, he helps Conan’s enemies overthrow him through black magic.
Betrayed and deposed, Conan must fight his way across kingdoms and treacherous lands to reclaim his throne.
With the help of loyal allies and his unmatched swordsmanship, Conan searches for the Heart of Ahriman, a mystical jewel that may be the only weapon capable of defeating Xaltotun’s sorcery. Along the way, he battles assassins, monsters, and dark forces as he proves once again that the savage strength of a barbarian can stand against the might of empires and ancient evils.