Conan: Blood of the Serpent

Conan of Cimmeria is a sword for hire in Sukhmet, a filthy backwater town south of the River Styx. He encounters Valeria of the Red Brotherhood, a veteran of freebooters with whom he also sailed. When she runs afoul of an exiled Stygian noble, things take a deadly turn, embroiling them both in the schemes of a priest of the serpent god Set.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 19 September 2023
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Conan of Cimmeria, a skilled mercenary, finds himself in the desolate town of Sukhmet, situated south of the River Styx, known as the farthest reaches of Stygia. He serves in the company of Zarallo's Free Companions, a group of mercenaries from diverse lands, including Zingara, Koth, Shem, and others. These rugged warriors are fiercely loyal to whoever can afford to pay them well.

In a tavern in Sukhmet, Conan encounters a soldier named Valeria of the Red Brotherhood, a veteran of freebooter raids from the Barachan Isles on the Western Sea. Valeria's reputation as a deadly swordswoman is well-established, and she quickly proves to be as formidable as expected. However, when she crosses paths with an exiled Stygian noble, things take a dangerous turn, entangling them both in the schemes of a priest of the serpent god Set.

"Blood of the Serpent" marks the first new Conan novel in over a decade and serves as a prelude to one of Robert E. Howard's most renowned sword-and-sorcery adventures, "Red Nails." As a bonus feature, this volume also includes the story of "Red Nails," allowing readers to experience the thrilling escapades of Conan in one convenient package.

Weight: 324g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803361987