Publisher's Synopsis
From the dark alleys of a crooked city, to the sacred halls of an ancient seminary, to the blood-stained sands of the arena, Simeon Severals is a hero like no other. It's a hard life in Lower Bajebluff. Where an outcast boy must fight to keep what's his, and friends turn on each other to take what's theirs. But Simeon's got a sharp mind and a special talent for writing. He's taken in as a seminary scribe-until a forbidden romance with a noble's daughter puts an end to Simeon's life of study. Judged a criminal and cast out of the seminary, he's sentenced to the Escola, the kingdom's most infamous school for gladiators. There, the scribe is remade into a warrior. A master swordsman. A champion of the arena, who spits at the gods he once served. How high can a godless gladiator rise before he's cast down? What weapon can he wield to win his freedom? Who can he trust in the shadowy underworld of the arena?
Matthew C. ("Matt") Lucas lives in Tampa with his wife, two sons, a dog, and an axolotl. He's the author of the historical fantasy series, Yonder & Far, the epic fantasy novel, The Mountain, and numerous novellas and short stories that have appeared in various venues. A Florida native with eclectic interests, when he's not writing, Matt enjoys the outdoors, nineties music, Florida State football, and playing the bagpipes. You can find out more about Matt's work at www.matthewclucas.com.
