Brak the Barbarian Series by John Jakes

A warrior forced to battle the evil that thwarts his destiny, Brak must combat sorcery and plagues as he journeys south to Khurdisan. Before reaching this paradise city, he must hack his way through obstacle after obstacle as he passes through unknown lands. But between his broadsword and heart he is able to overcome certain death at the hands of monsters like Septegundus (capturer of souls) and Ariane (a spellbinding witch). Now his life lies in the hands of fate ?

Books 1 and 3 of the Brak series.Braving the ice marshes, Brak seeks his fortune in fabled KhurdisanOf all the northern barbarians, none is more fearsome than Brak. Cast out by his tribe for daring to question their war-gods, he leaves the frozen north with plunder on his mind. Somewhere in the south, the legends say, lies Khurdisan—a golden land of sunshine, riches, and dark-skinned women. It will be a battle to get there, but battle is all Brak knows... moreBooks 1 and 3 of the Brak series.Braving the ice marshes, Brak seeks his fortune in fabled KhurdisanOf all the northern barbarians, none is more fearsome than Brak. Cast out by his tribe for daring to question their war-gods, he leaves the frozen north with plunder on his mind. Somewhere in the south, the legends say, lies Khurdisan—a golden land of sunshine, riches, and dark-skinned women. It will be a battle to get there, but battle is all Brak knows. In Brak the Barbarian, Brak seeks refuge in Kambda Kai, a once-great city brought to ruin by its worship of the demon god Yob-Haggoth. So wretched is the town that even its children know dark magic, and Brak will have to be quick with his broadsword to survive. In Mark of the Demons, Brak staggers across the desert of Logol, his pony dead, his food exhausted. There he meets a strange pair of highborn twins, whose throne has been stolen by a usurper. Can he trust them? He has no choice, if he wants to escape the wasteland alive. This ebook bundle contains additional stories featuring Brak the Barbarian, as well as an illustrated biography of John Jakes including rare images from the author’s personal collection. less

Making his way south toward the gold land of Khurdisan, Brak must first traverse the desolate territory of the Manworm--a land gripped by terror of things unknown & awful--a land of unseen watchers & horrifying riddles--a land ravaged by the evil of Nordica Fire-Hair, the beautiful, hypnotic sorceress whose occult experiments include human sacrifice.

Brak braves magic and malice on his way to the paradise of KhurdisanBrak the Barbarian has no time for gods. A simple warrior, he cares only for plunder and women, and sees religion as nothing but foolish superstition. But the disciples of the Dark One, Yob-Haggoth, take their god seriously—and they believe Yob-Haggoth wants Brak dead. In Witch of the Four Winds, Brak tries to pass through rocky country, but ominous things begin to happen. A shower of boulders falls without a sound... moreBrak braves magic and malice on his way to the paradise of KhurdisanBrak the Barbarian has no time for gods. A simple warrior, he cares only for plunder and women, and sees religion as nothing but foolish superstition. But the disciples of the Dark One, Yob-Haggoth, take their god seriously—and they believe Yob-Haggoth wants Brak dead. In Witch of the Four Winds, Brak tries to pass through rocky country, but ominous things begin to happen. A shower of boulders falls without a sound. He meets an old man who seems to know his every secret. And his pony is torn to pieces by an unseen monster. A great magician is hounding Brak—a malevolent force that no broadsword can match. In When the Idols Walked, Brak arrives at the edge of the roaring sea, seeking a ship to carry him to Khurdisan. But before he can find passage, his caravan is set upon by slavers who chain the great warrior to an oar. With each stroke he plots his revenge. Brak’s tormentors will be destroyed, but he will find that the sea holds greater horrors than a slavedriver’s whip. This ebook bundle contains additional stories featuring Brak the Barbarian, as well as an illustrated biography of John Jakes including rare images from the author’s personal collection. less

Lost in a Widstorm, his pony dead and his wineskin nearly empty, Brak is glad to fall in with a rich caravan making its dangerous way across the desert. And when the fierce, ruby-eyed warriors of Quran attack the train, Brak's barbaric strength and powerful swordsmanship become the rallying point in the battle.

Brak came down from his home in the mountains to the fabled land of Rodar — to the fierce battle waged by Lord Phonicios against Ilona the Sorceress of Evil — and to the realm of one who already brings dead souls and stone idols to life. Now the mighty warrior faces one whose mind can become more fearsome than the sword he brandishes. He must fight the hideous soldiers of Ilona and all the darkest powers her sorcery can command... moreBrak came down from his home in the mountains to the fabled land of Rodar — to the fierce battle waged by Lord Phonicios against Ilona the Sorceress of Evil — and to the realm of one who already brings dead souls and stone idols to life. Now the mighty warrior faces one whose mind can become more fearsome than the sword he brandishes. He must fight the hideous soldiers of Ilona and all the darkest powers her sorcery can command. Defeat means that Lord Phonicios, the people of Rodar, and Brak himself will perish in mortal agony. less

Contains five tales of Brak written in the 60's and 70s.