The Hour of the Dragon


Read by Mark Nelson

(4.7 stars; 703 reviews)

The Hour of the Dragon, also known as Conan the Conqueror, transports listeners to the tumultuous world of Hyboria, where the legendary warrior Conan faces his greatest challenge yet. In this gripping tale, Conan must reclaim his throne from a dark sorcerer who has usurped his kingdom, plunging the land into chaos.

Set against a backdrop of treachery and magic, Robert E. Howard weaves a rich narrative filled with fierce battles, cunning plots, and the indomitable spirit of a hero. As Conan navigates through perilous landscapes and encounters formidable foes, themes of power, betrayal, and destiny unfold, showcasing the complexities of both the hero and the world he inhabits.

Originally serialized in the pages of Weird Tales, this novel stands out as one of Howard's most ambitious works, blending elements of fantasy and adventure with a deep exploration of its iconic protagonist. Join Conan on his epic journey as he fights not only for his crown but for the very soul of his kingdom.

Chapters

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01 - O Sleeper, Awake 23:18 Read by Mark Nelson
02 - A Black Wind Blows 22:01 Read by Mark Nelson
03 - The Cliffs Reel 20:46 Read by Mark Nelson
04 - From What Hell Have You Crawled? 21:16 Read by Mark Nelson
05 - The Haunter of the Pits 21:15 Read by Mark Nelson
06 - The Thrust of a Knife 27:04 Read by Mark Nelson
07 - The Rending of the Veil 31:51 Read by Mark Nelson
08 - Dying Embers 22:10 Read by Mark Nelson
09 - It is the King or His Ghost! 23:19 Read by Mark Nelson
10 - A Coin from Acheron 27:50 Read by Mark Nelson
11 - Swords of the South 19:32 Read by Mark Nelson
12 - The Fang of the Dragon 30:14 Read by Mark Nelson
13 - A Ghost Out of the Past 18:39 Read by Mark Nelson
14 - The Black Hand of Set 20:20 Read by Mark Nelson
15 - The Return of the Corsair 14:25 Read by Mark Nelson
16 - Black-Walled Khemi 11:38 Read by Mark Nelson
17 - He Has Slain the Sacred Son of Set! 18:58 Read by Mark Nelson
18 - I Am the Woman Who Never Died 19:51 Read by Mark Nelson
19 - In the Hall of the Dead 20:58 Read by Mark Nelson
20 - Out of the Dust Shall Acheron Arise 23:13 Read by Mark Nelson
21 - Drums of Peril 32:09 Read by Mark Nelson
22 - The Road to Acheron 30:36 Read by Mark Nelson

Reviews


(5 stars)

I read my first Conan story many years ago. This is a fantastic reading bringing the characters to life. Thank you


(5 stars)

Working the night shift has been made immeasurably bearable by listening to these adventures of Conan. The reader has a voice that is clear and commanding, the story, though lengthy, was captivating, keeping me enthralled and in suspence.l am looking forward to more of the same. Hail Librivox.


(5 stars)

Imo The Best reader of the Conan series. Need to redo Phil Chenevert's reads. He should read poetry or such, Not tales of High Adventure!

this is a great adventure book. the reader always does a fantast


(4.5 stars)

I always NEED to know the ending.

Good Reading!


(5 stars)

Very well-read! Pacing and diction were excellent. Loved it!

Heroic swords and a little sorcery


(4 stars)

I've "read" a few of the Conan tales on Librivox but this one is the most satisfying so far. maybe I'm a little troubled by what appears to be a bit of casual racism towards Egyptians but, well, they're ancient Egyptians, so... Well... it works as a story. it's well plotted and has enough mix of predictable tropes of the genre with some nice innovative elements to have kept me engaged all the way through. Superbly read by Mark Nelson.

Great story, made even better by Mr. Nelson


(5 stars)

This was my first Conan book, and it certainly won’t be my last. The story is fun, descriptive, and paints a vivid tale of adventure that will captivate your imagination for hours. Mark Nelson is a fantastic narrator. I could listen to this guy read the phone book. I no longer search authors, I just search Mark Nelson. He has a sci-fi collection on LibriVox that will probably keep me busy for a few years!

great adventure story


(5 stars)

this was my first conan book and it was excellent, again very well read by mark nelson. i looked up the book after i finished, as i had the feeling alot had already happened prior and it turns out to be one of the later conan stories written. i would start from the first story and go from there if i was getting into conan