A reluctant hero. A legendary sword. A destiny he never asked for.
Richard Harringbow is not a hero—and he knows it. Despite his dreams of glory, he’s content to let history pass him by while he geeks out over the heroes of legend. But when a chain of bizarre misunderstandings lands him in the newly reformed Golden Order, Richard’s quiet life is suddenly anything but ordinary.
It doesn’t take long for him to realize he’s in way over his head.
When a magic sword chooses him as the next Golden Warrior, leader of the Order itself, everyone—especially Richard—is certain there’s been a terrible mistake. Everyone, that is, except the eccentric councilman Gregory Orspell, whose judgment is questionable at best.
But when two thieves steal a map leading to a powerful weapon for their master—the banished prince now known as the Dragonlord—Richard must face the truth about his new role. To save the realm, he’ll have to decide whether history will remember him as a hero… or a failure.
A classic fantasy adventure full of heart, humor, and high stakes — perfect for readers who miss the spirit of old-fashioned storytelling.
For readers who enjoy epic quests, reluctant heroes, and stories that put timeless adventure ahead of trends.