The Hour of the Dragon (version 2)
Robert E. Howard
Read by Phil Chenevert
This is absolutely the best Conan novel ever written in my opinion. It follows Conan when at the peak of his power as king of Aquilonia, he is overthrown by dark, evil magic from Stygia and turned into a hunted refugee. A 3,000 year old magician from the most evil empire that ever existed is resurrected and with his sinister aid, Conan's enemies cause the barbarian's downfall. The plot twists and turns in wonderful fashion, following the Heart of Arihman, a strange extremely powerful magic jewel from another universe. He fights back as only he can against tremendous odds; beautiful women love and aid him; other beautiful women try to kill him; he travels through many hostile countries; his days as a corsair and pirate are remembered and used; and so, so, much more. This book was a joy to read and it will be a good listen for Conan fans. (by phil Chenevert). (8 hr 50 min)
Chapters
O Sleeper, Awake! | 26:03 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
A Black Wind Blows | 22:41 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
The Cliffs Reel | 22:49 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
'From What Hell Have You Crawled?' | 22:55 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
The Haunter of the Pits | 22:00 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
The Thrust of a Knife | 28:43 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
The Rending of the Veil | 33:07 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
Dying Embers | 22:45 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
It is the King or His Ghost! | 23:55 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
A Coin from Acheron | 28:23 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
Swords of the South | 20:52 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
The Fang of the Dragon | 34:09 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
A Ghost Out of the Past | 19:34 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
The Black Hand of Set | 21:06 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
The Return of the Corsair | 15:08 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
Black-Walled Khemi | 11:43 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
He Has Slain the Sacred Son of Set! | 20:02 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
I Am the Woman Who Never Died | 21:13 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
In the Hall of the Dead | 22:33 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
Out of the Dust Shall Acheron Arise | 25:01 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
Drums of Peril | 33:46 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
The Road to Acheron | 31:46 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
Reviews
Stevesj
One of the best Conan novellas. It’s hard to put it down once you start. Well worth listening
Great tale, by Crom!
Paul Busman
How did I never read a Conan story? This will not be the last! It was great, campy fun. A terrific reading too.
best Conan book I’ve heard to date!
listener of great stories
Excellent story and excellent reader! Made my long travels for work very enjoyable. Hard to turn off!
Jay W
A great story, read with an enthusiasm and abandon that Conan himself would enjoy. An excellent addition to the public domain, thank you.
Great Conan story
Sherie Black
Phil always makes a Conan story so much fun.
As goog as Conan gets...
LSW
...and well read as well by Mythra!+
Among the best Howard wrote.Been reading Conan for many years.
A LibriVox Listener
Great Book
Teacher
Loved the story. Great traditional hero tale.