Synopses & Reviews
A grand adventure of the mighty thewed barbarian, from one of Fantasys biggest namesConan, The name has inspired generations, one that resounds through time immemorial. Yet it all began with a handful of stories from Robert E. Howard. In the decades since, there have been feature films, television and comic book series, and numerous spin-off novels. In 1979, Poul Anderson—winner of a staggering eight Hugo and three Nebula Awards—wrote what is regarded as one of the finest adventures in the canon of Conan:
Conan the Rebel.
Conan the barbarian and Belit, his raven-haired beauty, lead a band of savage pirates striving to free Belits people from the iron grip of an evil reptile god and its cruel minions. Striking at the heart of tyranny, Conan must break the chains of oppression before eternal darkness claims them all.
Review
“Mighty barbarians, savage pirates, freedom, and tyranny are at the heart of this grand adventure.”--
Realms of Fantasy“Fans of Robert E. Howards immortal barbarian will rejoice in this handsome reappearance of Andersons classic.”--Publishers Weekly
“The late Poul Anderson, SFWA Grand Master and winner of a staggering array of literary awards, was a giant in the field of science fiction. His touch for altering reality and re-creating the universe was unequaled, and Conan the Rebel bears the unmistakable Anderson touch. Clever plot twists and building tension will keep readers on edge until the end.”—The Baton Rouge Advocate
Synopsis
An evil reptile god holds reign over Stygia. His overseers rule with an iron fist and the lash of the whip. But Conan, the mighty barbarian, and Belit, his raven-haired beauty, are destined to free the land. They lead a band of savage pirates, striking at the heart of tyranny, trying to free Belit's people.
Conan the Rebel is the first of four Conan novels Tor will reprint in trade. Each is a work from an important writer of the field; they represent some of the best known novels of the canon.
About the Author
The bestselling author of such classic novels as
Brain Wave and
The Boat of a Million Years,
Poul Anderson won just about every award the science fiction and fantasy field has to offer. He has won multiple Hugos and Nebulas, the John W. Campbell Award, The Locus Poll Award, the Skylark Award, and the SFWA Grandmaster Award for Lifetime Achievement. His recent books include
Harvest of Stars, The Stars are also On Fire, Operation Chaos, Operation Luna, Genesis, Mother of Kings, and
Going for Infinity, a collection and retrospective of his life's work. Poul Anderson lived in Orinda, California where he passed away in 2001.