The Heroic Legends Series - Conan: Comrades

The Heroic Legends Series

by Brian D. Anderson

While working as a mercenary, Conan and his party are ambushed. The attack is swift, precise and well-planned; the party have been double crossed. However, the traitor didn’t account for a man like Conan. Along with Titus, another formidable mercenary, Conan fights off the horde, takes payment and finds comfort in a nearby tavern. Wanderlust and duty soon separate the two, but fate will reunite them on the battlefield.

Genres: Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery

38 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 30, 2025

About the author

Known as one of the O.G. independent authors of the 2010-2012 indie explosion, Brian D. Anderson gained massive popularity right out of the gate with his debut series, The Godling Chronicles. His follow-up series, Dragonvein, was just as popular, Book One becoming a Top Five Finalist on Audible.com for Fantasy Book of the Year in 2015 – becoming the very first independent to reach the finals. But Anderson was far from finished.
After co-authoring Akiri with Steven Savile (Warhammer, Pathfinder, Dr. Who, and Sherlock Holmes) Anderson became the first independent author in history to secure a six-figure audio only deal for his highly anticipated two-book sequel of The Godling Chronicles.
Anderson continued with his indie career with The Vale series. But even after twenty novels, he felt there was more to accomplish. So he secured a three-book deal with Tor Books for The Sorcerer’s Song series.
When not writing, Brian D. Anderson divides his time enjoying his friends and family at home in the sleepy little southern town of Fairhope, Alabama, and riding atop his Harley Davidson, dubbed The Mighty Puck, traveling the country from convention to convention, meeting fans and signing books.

Reviews

[Jim Kuenzli · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sold version of Conan. Savage. Much needed I might say. I won’t give any of the plot away. Much better than most of the mediocrity coming from Titan books. The main thing that seemed off was the entire short story took place in Kush, yet the only people resembling Kushites were a group of bandits in the beginning. The story felt like it could have been in Nemedia or any other Hyborian nation. Other than that, good. Recommend!

[Jim Reddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gritty and fast paced story about Conan as a mercenary. Does a great job of showing what those who fight for coin deal with. The ending hits hard.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was very good for non Howard and one of the better Heroic Legends Series. Fast, brutal, savage. Gritty action and good imagery and setting.

[Kenneth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a little vignette, which, right up to the end I thought could be shorter. But it paid off in a big way, and in a way Conan pastiche doesn't usually pay off. Worth the price, which I can't say for all of this Heroic Legends series.

[Ben A · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was quite enjoyable and a little heartbreaking.