Conan the Defender
1982
View book detailsRobert Jordan’s Conan Novels
Robert Jordan wrote seven Conan novels, including a novelisation of Conan the Destroyer. These sword-and-sorcery adventures follow Conan across the lands of the Hyborian Age; recurring characters connect some volumes, while the sequence remains distinct from The Wheel of Time. Start with Conan the Invincible and use publication order for Jordan’s books.
Begin Robert Jordan’s Conan sequence with Conan the Invincible, then follow the seven novels in publication order.
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If You Watched the TV or Film Adaptation
These Conan stories connect to the sword-and-sorcery world made famous on screen by Conan the Barbarian and related films.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to read The Wheel of Time first?
No. The Conan novels are independent of Jordan’s Wheel of Time series.
Is Conan the Destroyer included?
Yes. Robert Jordan wrote the novelisation of the 1984 film; it appears in its original publication position.
