Conan meets Janissa the Widowmaker, deadliest bladeswoman of the Hyborian Age.  Down and out in Ophir, Conan is befriended by Kalanthes, Priest of Ibis, the man Thoth-Amon has sworn to kill.  But even if Conan is willing to stand between Thoth and his intended victim, he may not get the chance-not if Janissa has her way.  Featuring the origin of Janissa, and Conan in over his head in manipulation, murder, and a war of wizardry.
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