Conan at the Demon's Gate

Conan at the Demon's Gate continues the saga of Conan the Barbarian in a tale that spans multiple timelines. The novel begins in the reign of Conan's son before shifting to an earlier period in Conan's life, after the events of "Queen of the Black Coast." Following the death of his lover Belit, Conan travels into the jungles of Kush where he encounters the Bamula tribe. The barbarian's fighting prowess leads him to a position of leadership among these warriors as they face conflicts with rival tribes. The story centers on a mysterious magical portal called the Demon's Gate, which brings dangerous creatures from distant lands into Bamula territory. The portal connects to the Pictish Wilderness and involves an exiled wizard's schemes. The novel explores themes of leadership and destiny, connecting Conan's earlier adventures to the future reign of his dynasty. It also examines the intersection of magic and warfare in the Hyborian Age.

Limited reader reviews exist for this Conan novel, making it difficult to gauge overall reception. Readers mentioned appreciating: - Interesting desert setting - Fast-paced fight scenes - Inclusion of demonic/supernatural elements - Connection to Robert E. Howard's original stories Common criticisms: - Writing quality below other Conan novels - Plot feels disjointed and rushed - Characters lack development - Magic elements seem forced Available Ratings: Goodreads: 3.2/5 (13 ratings) Amazon: No ratings found Specific Reader Comments: "Basic pulp adventure that doesn't reach the heights of other Conan books" - Goodreads reviewer "The demons and magic feel out of place compared to Howard's stories" - Goodreads reviewer "Green's writing style is choppy and lacks descriptive depth" - Fantasy fiction forum post The book appears to be one of the lesser-known and less-discussed entries in the extended Conan series.

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🗡️ The character of Conan was originally created by Robert E. Howard in 1932, and has since spawned over 50 novels by various authors. 🌿 The Bamula tribe mentioned in the book is a fictional creation, but draws inspiration from real African tribal cultures of the pre-colonial era. 👑 Belit, referenced in the story, was known as the "Queen of the Black Coast" and is considered one of Conan's greatest loves throughout the series. 🗺️ The Hyborian Age, the setting of all Conan stories, is meant to take place around 10,000 BC, between the sinking of Atlantis and the beginning of recorded history. 📚 Roland Green, who authored this novel, is also known for his military science fiction works and has written extensively in the BattleTech universe.