“Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can be impolite without having their skulls split.” — Robert E. Howard Journey into the wild, mystic East of the Hyborian Age, where vengeance, sorcery, and steel collide in one of the most gripping Conan the Barbarian adventures ever written. The People of the Black Circle plunges readers into a tale of black magic, forbidden kingdoms, and brutal power plays as Conan must outwit sinister sorcerers, navigate treacherous politics, and protect a beautiful empress marked for death. In this masterwork of sword-and-sorcery fiction, Robert E. Howard unleashes a vivid, pulpy tale that sizzles with danger and burns with action. Prepare for a ride through shadow-haunted mountains, dark towers, and the ancient mysteries of the East. This is Conan at his most cunning, savage—and unforgettable.