Conan the Relentless

Conan the Relentless follows the adventures of Conan the Barbarian in the Border Kingdom. The story begins when Conan discovers a planned bandit raid against a caravan guarded by Raihna, a female warrior from his past. The narrative centers on Conan and Raihna's service to King Eloikis, the ruler of a fractious realm. Their mission involves confronting a powerful count and two wizards who control demons, while navigating the complex politics of the Border Kingdom. The plot encompasses action, intrigue, and rescue missions as Conan and Raihna work as the king's agents. Events culminate in their efforts to save the king's daughter and grandson from danger. The novel continues the Conan tradition of blending sword and sorcery with political machinations, while exploring themes of loyalty, partnership, and the tension between duty and personal freedom.

Reader feedback shows this is one of the weaker entries in the Tor Conan novels. The 1990 book has limited reviews online. Readers noted: - Captures Conan's core personality and fighting style - Contains solid action sequences - Maintains consistency with Howard's original characterization Common criticisms: - Slow pacing with excessive travel descriptions - Too much focus on side characters - Plot meanders without clear direction - Writing style lacks energy - Combat scenes feel repetitive One reviewer said "Green clearly knows his Conan lore but struggles to make an engaging narrative." Another noted "The story takes forever to get going and loses steam halfway through." Ratings: Goodreads: 3.3/5 (27 ratings) Amazon: 3.5/5 (4 reviews) LibraryThing: 3.0/5 (5 ratings) The limited number of online reviews and middling scores suggest this book didn't leave a strong impression on most readers.

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🗡️ The Border Kingdom, where this story takes place, was created by Robert E. Howard as a buffer state between the civilized kingdoms of Nemedia and Brythunia. 🏰 Roland Green, the author, wrote multiple entries in the Conan series during the 1990s, including "Conan the Guardian" and "Conan at the Demon's Gate." ⚔️ The character of Raihna first appeared in earlier Conan novels, making this book a continuation of previously established relationships in the expanded universe. 🎭 The original Conan character was created by Robert E. Howard in a series of fantasy stories published in Weird Tales magazine during the 1930s. 🖋️ The book is part of Tor Books' extensive line of Conan novels, which expanded the original Howard stories through contributions from various authors between 1982 and 2003.