A FICTION HOUSE PRESS REPRINT: Conan is King of Aquilonia. His enemies, through the use of a strange talismantic jewel known as the Heart of Ahriman, resurrect a sorceror of renown powers, Xaltotun. Conan is forced from his kingdom and begins his strenuous campaign to regain his throne. He travels alone through many exotic lands, experiencing a variety of exciting adventures, before he is ready to return to battle his usurper. This book contains the original text as it first appeared in Weird Tales pulp magazine as well as all of the original illustrations which accompanied the story.