The Hour of the Dragon (version 2)


Read by Phil Chenevert

(4.5 stars; 147 reviews)

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


(5 stars)

One of the best Conan novellas. It’s hard to put it down once you start. Well worth listening

Great tale, by Crom!


(5 stars)

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!


(5 stars)

Excellent story and excellent reader! Made my long travels for work very enjoyable. Hard to turn off!


(5 stars)

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


(5 stars)

Phil always makes a Conan story so much fun.

As goog as Conan gets...


(4 stars)

...and well read as well by Mythra!+

Among the best Howard wrote.Been reading Conan for many years.


(5 stars)

Great Book


(5 stars)

Loved the story. Great traditional hero tale.