"The Devil in Iron" is a gripping and suspenseful tale of adventure and horror, written by the legendary pulp fiction writer Robert E. Howard. The story follows Conan the Barbarian as he faces off against an ancient, malevolent entity known as the Devil in Iron.
Set in the fictional world of Hyboria, the story takes place on a deserted island off the coast of Kush. Conan, having been shipwrecked on the island, discovers that it is inhabited by a group of iron workers who are mining a rare and valuable metal called meteoric iron. However, the iron workers have made a grave mistake - they have unwittingly awakened the Devil in Iron, an ancient being that has been trapped in the metal for thousands of years.
As the Devil in Iron begins to assert its power, the iron workers are consumed by a bloodlust, turning on one another in a frenzy of violence. Conan, realizing the danger that he is in, must use all of his strength and cunning to survive and defeat the Devil in Iron before it can escape the island and wreak havoc upon the world.
Howard's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the world of Hyboria to life, immersing the reader in a rich and detailed universe that is both terrifying and thrilling. The Devil in Iron is a classic tale of horror and adventure, filled with unforgettable characters, spine-tingling suspense, and breathtaking action sequences.
This book is a must-read for fans of horror, fantasy, and sword and sorcery fiction, as well as anyone who loves a good old-fashioned tale of suspense and terror. It is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time, and remains just as thrilling and exciting today as it was when it was first published nearly a century ago.
