Gladiator

Former gladiator, Draken, is on a downward spiral. After more drunken gambling, he stumbles home to find his wife has left with their two young children. Deep down he doesn't blame her.

Full of remorse, he makes a vow to change his ways. Appealing to the gods, he joins a monastery hoping to bury his vices and put his sword away for good.

But when his past threatens both the monks and his estranged family, Draken is left with no choice but to draw his blade once more and utilize his deadly skills to protect them.

A fast-paced, full length, heroic fantasy novel.