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Red Shadows

1928

Robert E. Howard

Red Shadows

Red Shadows

Robert E. Howard

1928

Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Short Stories

Published in 1928, 'Red Shadows' is a collection of pulp fiction short stories by Robert E. Howard featuring the character Solomon Kane, an English adventurer seeking vengeance and justice across Africa and France. The narratives explore themes of brutality, morality, and the supernatural as Kane confronts villains like the bandit leader Le Loup, who wreaks havoc on innocent lives. The stories are notable for their dark, brooding atmosphere and intense action, reflecting the early 20th-century adventure genre and Howard's unique storytelling style.

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“A true fanatic, his promptings were reasons enough for his actions.””

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