Celebrations abound for Owyn after becoming the King's Champion, but death waits in the shadows.. As the cheers die down, Owyn finds himself tasked by the king himself with a critical mission: to defy an ancient evil and retrieve something priceless. He'll need every shred of muscle and wit to survive, as well as a hefty dose of luck.. To make matters worse, he uncovers a horrible act of treachery, a treasonous betrayal that will shake the entire kingdom.. Author's note: This is old-school sword-and-sorcery written for the male reader, which means you can expect the hero to conquer on the battlefield as well as between the sheets.