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The Devil in Iron: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

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The Devil in Iron is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Howard, Robert E. (Robert Ervin) (1906–1936).

Catalogue synopsis

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"The Devil in Iron" by Robert E. Howard is a sword and sorcery story first published in August 1934. When a greedy fisherman accidentally awakens an ancient demon named Khosatral Khel on a remote island, a cyclopean fortress rises from the ruins. Meanwhile, Conan the Cimmerian is lured into a trap on the same island by an evil Turanian governor. Conan must battle mercenaries, giant serpents, and the iron-fleshed demon himself in this tale of resurrection and survival.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: The Devil in Iron
  • Author credits: Howard, Robert E. (Robert Ervin) (1906–1936)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Conan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
  • Fantasy fiction, American

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Adventure
  • Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
  • Science Fiction

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