Author's Note

Hughell is a fighter.

Who he fights - what he fights for - doesn't matter. The pounding of his heart and the rush of adrenaline are what the kitchen boy lives for.

Then a twist of fate offers him a chance beyond his wildest dreams: to become a Champion and duel his way to fame and fortune. He seizes it, little suspecting where the choice will lead.

Soon a fatal mistake and a chilling encounter will open his eyes to a conflict far deadlier than he could ever have imagined. With blood on his hands and time running out, Hughell must make the ultimate choice. Who will he fight for?

Lives are at stake. A kingdom hangs in the balance.
A champion must rise....