Dive into the world of Conan the Destroyer with Beyond The Black River, a thrilling Conan The Destroyer audiobook by Robert E. Howard. This full-length epic takes you to the edge of civilization, where Conan joins forces with settlers in the Pictish Wilderness to defend against savage Pictish tribes led by the dark shaman Zogar Sag.
Follow Conan as he uses his legendary combat skills and razor-sharp instincts to navigate the dangerous forests and battle the Picts' brutal guerrilla tactics and supernatural threats. This unabridged audiobook delivers the full power of Howard’s storytelling, perfect for anyone captivated by Conan's world.
Highlights:
- Full-length audiobook, uninterrupted
- Immersive narration that brings Howard's vivid prose to life
- Essential listening for fans of fantasy and adventure
Embark on an unforgettable journey beyond the Black River. Press play and experience the relentless action and gripping narrative of this classic Conan tale.
**********
An @Audiobooky Production
https://audiobooky.co
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/audiobooky/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/audiobooky_/
X - https://twitter.com/Audiobooky_
THE FIRST PAGE
1 Conan Loses His Ax
The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance. At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River. He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet. His garb was common enough for that country—a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee. A knife-hilt jutted from one boot-top. The broad leather belt supported a short, heavy sword and a buckskin pouch. There was no perturbation in the wide eyes that scanned the green walls which fringed the trail. Though not tall, he was well built, and the arms that the short wide sleeves of the tunic left bare were thick with corded muscle.
He tramped imperturbably along, although the last settler's cabin lay miles behind him, and each step was carrying him nearer the grim peril that hung like a brooding shadow over the ancient forest.
He was not making as much noise as it seemed to him, though he well knew that the faint tread of his booted feet would be like a tocsin of alarm to the fierce ears that might be lurking in the treacherous green fastness. His careless attitude was not genuine; his eyes and ears were keenly alert, especially his ears, for no gaze could penetrate the leafy tangle for more than a few feet in either direction.
But it was instinct more than any warning by the external senses which brought him up suddenly, his hand on his hilt. He stood stock-still in the middle of the trail, unconsciously holding his breath, wondering what he had heard, and wondering if indeed he had heard anything. The silence seemed absolute. Not a squirrel chattered or bird chirped. Then his gaze fixed itself on a mass of bushes beside the trail a few yards ahead of him. There was no breeze, yet he had seen a branch quiver. The short hairs on his scalp prickled, and he stood for an instant undecided, certain that a move in either direction would bring death streaking at him from the bushes.
A heavy chopping crunch sounded behind the leaves. The bushes were shaken violently, and simultaneously with the sound, an arrow arched erratically from among them and vanished among the trees along the trail. The wayfarer glimpsed its flight as he sprang frantically to cover.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Robert Ervin Howard (January 22, 1906 – June 11, 1936) was an American writer, primarily known for his contributions to the fantasy and pulp fiction genres. He is best remembered as the creator of Conan the Barbarian, one of the most iconic characters in sword and sorcery literature.
From a young age, he showed a keen interest in literature, history, and storytelling, often immersing himself in books and inventing his own tales. Howard began his writing career as a teenager, contributing to various pulp magazines of the time, including "Weird Tales."
In addition to Conan, Howard created other memorable characters, such as Solomon Kane, Bran Mak Morn, and Kull of Atlantis. He explored a range of genres, including historical fiction, horror, and westerns, often infusing his tales with elements of the supernatural and the occult.
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Start
0:21 - Thank You
0:38 - audiobooky.co
0:49 - Feature Presentation
0:57 - 1. Conan Loses His Ax
24:18 - 2. The Wizard Of Gwawela
37:02 - 3. The Crawlers In The Dark
42:56 - 4. The Beasts of Zogar Sag
1:01:20 - 5. The Children of Jhebbal Sag
1:26:54 - 6. Red Axes Of The Border
1:52:16 - 7. The Devil in the Fire
2:00:54 - 8. Conajohara No More
2:06:01 - Outro