Will ’s Reviews > The Conan Chronicles: Volume 1: The People of the Black Circle > Status Update

Just finished the story The Slithering Shadow and really enjoyed it. Only two more stories left in this collection - hoping to finish it before the new year.

By finishing the story 'People of the Black Circle', it marks the end of Cimmerian September 2025 by being able to finish it on the final day of the month. Ending on a slightly flat note, as I wasn't really a fan of this one. Maybe my expectations were too high going into it, as I know this is generally deemed a fan favourite by most. It marks my 28th REH related story this month to round off Cimmerian September!

The next story in this collection was The Devil in Iron. Yet again, another Conan story blending a variety of genres together, potentially a reference to HP Lovecraft’s mythology in that the name Dagon was used for a location. To me, Howard knew what worked here and did a great job hitting those heights.

I've now finished the story Shadows in Zamboula. Another which I've really enjoyed, featuring a different setting to what I've read so far in these Conan stories. What appears to be Conan saving the day, turns into actually Conan having his own interests in mind in true mercenary fashion. Great fights scenes and elements of sorcery.