The Hour of the Dragon

The Hour of the Dragon is the only Conan the Barbarian novel by Robert E. Howard. Published in 5 parts, from December, 1935 to April, 1936.


 * Blood Magic: Why Xaltotun lets his allies die.
 * The Caligula: Valerius.
 * Cool Sword: A good, practical one.
 * Dark Is Not Evil: The Cult of Asura.
 * Evil Is Not Well Lit: They imprison Conan there.
 * Famed in Story: Conan. He uses it.
 * Fantasy Jews: The Asurans, maybe. A secretive and ghettoized religion persecuted by the dominant religion of Mitra until Conan puts a stop to it.
 * Galley Slave: Conan, briefly.
 * Girl in the Tower: The countess.
 * Happy Rain: The end of the plague is a storm.
 * Ominous Fog: Valerius curses it
 * Our Ghouls Are Creepier
 * Our Vampires Are Different
 * Rightful King Returns: Twice
 * Secret Circle of Secrets: The cult of Asura.
 * Seers: A cryptic one.
 * Turncoat: Publio.
 * Villain Opening Scene: With the conspirators.
 * Virgin Sacrifice: Xaltotun attempts this.
 * When the Clock Strikes Twelve: When executions are held.