Robert E. Howard 
The Country of the Knife [EPUB ebook] 

In ’The Country of the Knife’ by Robert E. Howard, Francis X. Gordon, also known as ’El Borak, ’ ventures into the perilous hills of Afghanistan to rescue a kidnapped American woman. Facing treacherous tribes, political intrigue, and deadly enemies, Gordon relies on his cunning and combat skills to navigate a land where betrayal and violence reign. The tale blends action, exoticism, and suspense in Howard’s signature pulp style.