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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

Shadows in the Moonlight

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Shadows in the Moonlight is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy story collection by Robert E. Howard. Readers will find themes of Conan.

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About Shadows in the Moonlight

"Shadows in the Moonlight" by Robert E. Howard is a short story first published in April 1934. This sword and sorcery tale follows Conan the Cimmerian as he flees with a woman named Olivia to a mysterious island in the Vilayet Sea. There they encounter ancient ruins with lifelike statues, a lurking creature hurling boulders, and a crew of pirates. As night falls, Olivia's disturbing dream about the statues may prove prophetic, threatening everyone on the cursed island.
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  • Fantasy fiction, American
  • Conan

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Who wrote Shadows in the Moonlight?

Shadows in the Moonlight was written by Robert E. Howard.

What genre is Shadows in the Moonlight?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is Shadows in the Moonlight free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Shadows in the Moonlight?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 30 min.

What books are similar to Shadows in the Moonlight?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

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