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Synopsis
Shadows in Zamboula is one of the original stories by Robert E. Howard about Conan the Cimmerian, first published in Weird Tales in November 1935. Its original title was The Man Eaters of Zamboula .The story takes place over the course of a night in the desert city of Zamboula, with political intrigue amidst streets filled with roaming cannibals. This story also introduced a fearsome strangler named Baal-Pteor, who is one of the few humans in the Conan stories to be a physical challenge for the main character himself.
Shadows in Zamboula: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This Conan story features brutal hand-to-hand combat, a murderous strangler antagonist, roaming cannibals, and political intrigue in a dangerous desert city — not appropriate for younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include graphic violence and cannibalism.
Who'll love this
A dark, violent pulp fantasy meant for adult readers only.