The shadow kingdom
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Shadow Kingdom" by Robert E. Howard is a fantasy novelette first published in August 1929. When Kull, a barbarian from Atlantis, conquers the ancient kingdom of Valusia and claims its throne, he discovers something far more dangerous than rival warriors. An alliance with the mysterious Brule the Spear-Slayer reveals a terrifying conspiracy: serpent-like beings lurk in the shadows, using magic to steal identities and rule from behind masks of deception. Kull must question everything—including his own reality.
- Fantasy fiction
- Disguise
- Kings and rulers
- Magic
- Kull (Fictitious character)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #70830. The shadow kingdom on Wikipedia.
