The God in the Bowl

By Robert E. (Lovecraft H. P.) Howard

A murder shatters the uneasy silence of an ancient city's museum, where shadows cling to marble columns and secrets linger among relics of a forgotten age. In this atmospheric tale of sword and sorcery, a Cimmerian hero is drawn into a labyrinthine mystery that pulses with the tension of a supernatural crime story. The air is thick with suspicion as nobles, priests, and guards circle each other, each hiding motives as old as the city's crumbling stones, while a sinister presence seems to haunt the vaulted halls. This early fantasy novella stands at the crossroads of pulp era fiction and the enduring allure of the Bronze Age, weaving together the raw energy of a Conan adventure with the intrigue of a museum murder mystery. The narrative unfolds with relentless pace, blending brutal action and ancient city intrigue with moments of eerie stillness and mounting dread. The protagonist's keen instincts and formidable strength are tested not only by mortal foes but by forces that defy mortal understanding, as the story blurs the line between detective fiction and the uncanny. Fans of Robert E. Howard's fantasy worlds will recognise the elemental power and mythic grandeur that define his work, while newcomers are welcomed into a world where every shadow may conceal a threat, and every artefact whispers of a past that refuses to stay buried. The tale's compact scope and taut plotting evoke the best of classic pulp fiction, yet its atmosphere and sense of danger remain as compelling today as when it first appeared. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether sought by aficionados of fantasy detective stories or those drawn to the dark corners of ancient mystery adventure, this volume stands as a testament to the enduring spell of sword and sorcery fiction.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9376553470
• ISBN13: 9789376553471
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"