THE CONQUERING SWORD OF CONAN

Todd McLaren tells these five stories of Conan as if he has told them many times before. He keeps the action sequences moving forward at a strong pace and the battle scenes, of which there are many, fresh and intense. But Conan isn’t just a one-dimensional brute who goes from battle to battle. McLaren's presentation of the complexities of his character makes him believable as an adventurer who has wide experience. A biographical narrative about Howard and notes on the individual stories may be of special interest to listeners who are new to the Conan tales. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2010]