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The Black Abbot of Puthuum

Zothique Series

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The Black Abbot of Puthuum

By: Clark Ashton Smith
Narrated by: Reg Green
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 King Hoaraph chose two of his most valiant warriors to search through desolate lands for a ravenously beautiful maiden rumored to be living among the far-off pastures. After locating the king's newest desire, mighty Zobal and Cushara headed back home, both with their own eyes on the girl! Priorities changed suddenly when the crew veered off course into mysterious weather and found themselves staring into the eyes of a tall, horrific-looking creature approaching them from the mist ahead!

A blood-curdling tale of darkness, shadows, whispers, and arrows - all with a twist in the end!

Listen to more tales of Zothique.©2003 Bob E. Flick (P)2003 Bob E. Flick Anthologies & Short Stories Science Fiction Fiction Royalty

Critic Reviews

"Take one stop across his stories and you plunge into color, sound, taste, smell and texture...into language!" (Ray Bradbury)
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love Clark Ashton Smith's stories! The narrator did a great job conveying the atmosphere of Zothique.

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Apart from unnecessary musical interludes, a very satisfying offering. Very atmospheric and moody, highly recommend

Classic CAS short story

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