** "Gods of the North" by Robert E. Howard is a gripping saga set in a world teeming with ancient myths and fierce battles. It unfolds with Amra of Akbitana, a lone warrior stranded on a snow-drenched battlefield, his senses reeling from the carnage. As he confronts his exhaustion, a vision of captivating beauty appears, luring him into the desolate expanse. Drawn onward by the enchanting woman, he strides into treacherous encounters with formidable giants and the ever-present specter of death. Amra soon discovers that he has been seduced by Atali, the frost-giant's daughter, whose beauty conceals a deadly trap for warriors; this dark revelation underscores the narrative's haunting exploration of desire and the warrior's ultimate fate. **
Gods of the North
By Robert E. (Robert Ervin) Howard
** Entranced by a spectral beauty after a bloody clash, a lone warrior is led on a perilous journey, discovering too late that he is ensnared by a deadly siren of the snows.
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About the AuthorRobert Ervin Howard was an American writer who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. He created the character Conan the Barbarian and is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre.
Robert Ervin Howard was an American writer who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. He created the character Conan the Barbarian and is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre.
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