This is a downloadable Zipped folder filled with EPUB eBook Files.

These are all 11 of Gardner F. Fox’s Classic Sword and Sorcery characters and adventures.

5 Kothar Barbarian Swordsman books

4 Kyrik Warlock Warrior books

1 Niall of the Far Travels collected book

PLUS, The Druid Stone

This is for the serious Collector.

Genre: Sword and Sorcery

This is a EPUB file.

Updated 3/1/2024

Originally printed in 1969

NEW BOOK COVER ART & DESIGN by Kurt Brugel

Step into the realm of high adventure and untamed magic with Kothar: Barbarian Swordsman, a seminal collection by the prolific author Gardner Francis Fox. First unleashed upon the world of fantasy literature in 1969, this compilation marks one of Fox's most enduring legacies within his impressive oeuvre of 156 paperbacks. Celebrated for its vibrant energy and boundless imagination, Kothar: Barbarian Swordsman secured its place in the hearts of fantasy enthusiasts and significantly influenced the creation of Dungeons & Dragons, as acknowledged by its creator, Gary Gygax, in Appendix N.

This volume brings together three exhilarating short stories that chart the journey of Kothar, a barbarian of unmatched prowess, as he traverses ancient ruins, confronts dark sorcery, and challenges the will of the gods. Each narrative—The Sword of the Sorcerer, The Treasure in the Labyrinth, and The Woman in the Witch-Wood—unfolds a tapestry of adventure, where magic and mystery breathe life into every page. From the pursuit of a cursed blade that promises great power and peril, to the search for untold riches hidden in a maze of deceit, and the encounter with a mystical woman ensnared by dark forces, Kothar's quests epitomize the essence of sword and sorcery.

With Kothar: Barbarian Swordsman, Gardner Francis Fox not only invites readers on an unforgettable odyssey but also cements his role as a foundational figure in shaping the Sword and Sorcery genre. This collection is a treasure trove for aficionados of classic fantasy, offering a glimpse into the tales that paved the way for the rich narratives of modern fantasy and role-playing games.

Transcribed by Kurt Brugel - 2017

Read Chapter One below…

Genre: Sword and Sorcery

This is an EPUB file.

Originally printed in 1969.

Illustrated by Frank Robbins.

Kothar stole the helix from the fat Emperor of Avalonia. It was the only way he could hope to recover his magic sword Frostfire from the belly of the Great Eagle of Nirvalla. But the original theft of the helix was to embroil Kothar in even more uncanny adventures. An “ice being,'' an eerie creature even in Kothar's world, used the helix for his own dark purpose Trying to forget the beautiful Laella – driven away by the witch Red Lori - Kothar agreed to deliver another lovely girl from the sinister followers of the god Polthoom. Even with the magic sword flashing in his powerful hands, it was the bloodiest, weirdest, most blood-chilling adventure of his life.

Transcribed by Kurt Brugel - 2017

Read Chapter One below…

Genre: Sword and Sorcery

This is an EPUB file.

Originally printed in 1969.

She stalks in beauty.

As a boy, Kothar had been cast upon the desolate shores of Grondel Bay. Since that time, he had grown to lusty manhood, to become the greatest swordsman in the world. He had well earned the name of Magnificent Barbarian. Nothing daunted him, not demons, not sorcerers, nothing creeping or crawling or flying; even the cunning White Worm had been slashed by his magic blade, the enchanted Frostfire. Yet now Kothar was challenged by the Demon-Queen, a beautiful she-devil of limitless cunning and unspeakable passions, For the Mighty Swordsman, it was his greatest trial.

Transcribed by Kurt Brugel - 2017

Read Chapter One below…

Genre: Sword and Sorcery

This is an EPUB file.

Originally printed in 1970.

THE MAGIC AMULET

Kothar rescued the beautiful gypsy girl Stefanya, helper to the wizard Zoqquanor, and carried her off on a journey filled with danger and mystery. His mission was to deliver a magic amulet to Herklar, the Regent of Phalkar. But Herklar was held prisoner in his own dungeon. When Kothar found him, he learned the secret of the true ruler of Phalkar . . .

Transcribed by Kurt Brugel - 2017

Read Chapter One below…

Genre: Sword and Sorcery

This is an EPUB file.

Originally printed in 1970.

THE DEATH OF MAGIC

Someone-or something-was systematically killing all the world's magicians. Kothar, the blond barbarian, had to link up with his enemy, the she-devil temptress Red Lori, to find and vanquish the slayer. Beautiful Lori was his partner but Kothar's best friend was still his magic sword Frostfire.

Transcribed by Kurt Brugel - 2017

Read Chapter One below…

Genre: Sword and Sorcery

This is an EPUB file.

Originally printed in 1975

Kyrik the mighty-muscled warlock swordsman is a hero for this or any other age. From Mankind's darkest and most unremembered past he comes striding, the ever-unvanquished sword Blue Fang glittering in his granite-like hand. Through the mists of Man's pre-history he comes a-questing for those who would enslave or destroy him for their evil gain. The greatest champion of all the known world, from the Endless Green Sea to the Red Desert, Kyrik dominated his world and his era.

Transcribed by Kurt Brugel - 2017

Read Chapter One below…

Genre: Sword and Sorcery

This is an EPUB file.

Originally printed in 1975.

In the Tradition of Conan the Barbarian

The Mightiest Warrior Who Ever Lived—Battles the Forces of Darkness.

When Kyrik—Warlock Warrior—finds a dying man and a bloody parchment map, he is drawn into a whirlwind of evil in which demon lords contend for all Terra. With Myrnis, his gypsy sweetheart, and the aid of the thief pack, he brings five ancient magical gifts to the land of Surrilione—where he meets betrayal by the very demon lord he has been forced to serve.

Transcribed by Kurt Brugel - 2017

Read Chapter One below…

This is an EPUB file.

Originally printed in 1976.

Kyrik, the great and glorious warrior, had battled the fiercest foes imaginable, drawing on his amazing and incredible warlock powers. His tremendous gifts are put to the ultimate test as he is forced to a life and death battle with the Wizard and the Wizard's sword.

Transcribed by Kurt Brugel - 2017

Read Chapter One below…

This is an EPUB file.

Originally printed in 1976.

SORCERER's SPELL

Kyrik, the mighty warrior, met a lovely woman who appeared to be his gypsy lover Myrnis. But then she disappeared, and Kyrik met another woman who looked just like her. Was this the real Myrnis, or the Lost Queen? The two embarked on a search for the answers, which led them to a strange land where the lovely Myrnis was ruling, under a wizard's spell. Which was the real Myrnis? Sword and sorcery at its thrilling best.

Transcribed by Kurt Brugel - 2017

Read Chapter One below…

This is an EPUB file.

Originally printed in 1976-1982.

All 10 short stories have finally been collected. Originally published in Dragon magazine, this was Gardner F. Fox's final attempt of capturing the magic that is Sword & Sorcery. Before creating Niall, Fox had created two other Conan clones, Kothar and Kyrik, in addition to the suspiciously named Crom the Barbarian for comic books. Mr. Fox was well regarded by Gary Gygax and he's listed in Gygax's Appendix N. Appendix N was a list of authors that inspired Mr. Gygax to create Dungeons & Dragons. These short stories are all Sword & Sorcery classics.

Transcribed by Kurt Brugel - 2017

Read Chapter One below…

Genre: Sword and Sorcery

This is an EPUB file.

Originally printed in 1967.

Written under the pseudonym, Simon Major

Beware of wizards, warlocks, and witches!

Beware — of their powers of sword and sorcery!

Beware or their evil will enslave the world!

A sleepy New Hampshire town fears it has been invaded by creatures of the devil. Always fascinated by the occult, Brian Creoghan remembers the warning he once read in an ancient book of sorcery

THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS WILL INHERIT THE EARTH!

Transcribed by Kurt Brugel & Richard Fisher - 2018

Read Chapter One below…