Book excerpt: "Conan has faced many threats to his throne-- but none more deadly than a traitorous alliance of usurpers backed by the resurrected sorcerer Xaltotun, at whose command mountains crumble! Stripped of everything he held dear, Conan must fight his way out of a villain's dungeon and across battle-ravaged lands as he seeks to reclaim his kingdom. Along the way he meets Zenobia-- a wily harem slave who will one day reign at his side-- and a colorful cast of supporting characters and creatures!"--Page 4 of cover.