Conan aids an old ally in the wretched wastes of Stygia - a harsh desert that harbors undreamed-of wealth! But Conan's pursuit of ancient treasure soon unearths a conniving spirit - and as blood spills on the desolate dust, a dark-hearted sorcerer brings forth unholy abominations! Only Conan's cold steel can save all creation from the horror that awaits! Then, Conan teams with two sister thieves to rob a haunted cliff-top castle. But evil spirits are the least of Conan's problems when both siste ...